What we check before treatment starts If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, medication may be one of the treatment options available to you. Many people can take ADHD medication safely and find that it helps. However, before treatment begins, your clinician will ...read more
A summary of the slides presented by our ASD Deputy Clinical Lead, at our 'What is Autism?' webinar held on 15 April. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. Many autistic people describe spending much ...read more
Every year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and challenge the way we think about difference. Rather than viewing neurological differences as problems to be fixed, the week encourages us to recognise and celebrate the diverse ways ...read more
A summary of the slides presented by our Clinical Operations Manager, Stephanie Wallace, at our 'ADHD Medication in Adulthood: Finding the Right Fit' webinar held on 4 March. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. After ...read more
If you’ve ever sat in front of a task knowing it isn’t impossible – but feeling completely unable to begin – you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent adults describe this experience. The task might even be something you care about. And ...read more
A summary of the slides presented by our ASD Deputy Lead, Dr Rachna Rajput, at our 'The Overlap Between ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)' webinar held on 28 January. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. Overview ...read more
A summary of the slides presented by our ADHD Clinical Lead, Dr Sam Spavin, at our 'What is ADHD?' webinar held on 10 December. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. Overview ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity ...read more
Money is supposed to be logical. Earn it. Budget it. Save it. Plan for the future. But for many neurodivergent people, especially those who are autistic and have ADHD, money doesn’t behave logically at all. It feels emotional, overwhelming, abstract, ...read more
Time to Talk Day encourages conversation, openness, and connection. It invites people to speak, to listen, and to reduce stigma. But when I think about Time to Talk as a neurodivergent person, I don’t just think about what we talk ...read more
A gentle guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed – especially those with ADHD or autism The holiday season is often sold to us as the most wonderful time of the year – with cosy lighting, joyful gatherings and perfectly wrapped presents. ...read more
If you’ve ever felt as though you don’t fit the ‘classic’ ADHD stereotype, you’re not alone. ADHD is far more diverse than the narrow behaviours it’s often associated with. It isn’t one thing: it’s many things, often showing up in ...read more
If you live with ADHD, as I do, you might know the feeling of emotions hitting like a fast-moving train. They’re powerful, urgent and often difficult to stop when they’re in motion. Frustration, excitement or overwhelm can appear out of ...read more
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can bring unique challenges as well as incredible strengths. People with ADHD are often creative, energetic, quick-thinking, and full of ideas. Yet, difficulties with attention, organisation, time management, and regulation can sometimes make ...read more
16th March 2023 is Disability Access Day, sponsored by Euan’s Guide. The purpose of Disabled Access Day is to celebrate accessibility and inclusion across the UK. With this in mind, we wanted to highlight some initiatives that can improve accessibility ...read more
One of the persistent and unhelpful myths around ADHD is that it is a disorder of young males. There are clear differences in the rates of diagnosis of ADHD between males and females in childhood, with as many as nine ...read more
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short, is a disorder in which the brain develops differently. This leads to issues with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Alongside these ‘core’ symptoms of ADHD exist a range of co-existing conditions which ...read more
Today marks the beginning of ADHD Awareness Month .. but what actually is ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short, is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder in which the brain grows and works differently. The core symptoms of ADHD include ...read more
It’s that time of year again - the Summer Holidays. Many of us are planning to pack up and escape for a few days. For those with ADHD, planning a simple getaway can prove quite challenging. Here's a list of ...read more
Impulsive speech can be a challenge for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A quick chat around the water cooler at work can result in office ostracisation from colleagues, making the work environment an onerous place to be. So, ...read more
Grief is not just about dying in the physical form. It can be a change in relationship status, losing or retiring from a job, imprisonment, a diagnosis of a learning disability, or even a long-term mental or physical illness. ...read more
The Oxford English Dictionary describes a ‘crux’ as ‘a particular point of difficulty’.1 An ‘ADHD Crux’ can also be described as the tipping point: the stage, juncture or instance when a realisation that ADHD may be responsible for difficulties and ...read more
What does the word ‘divergent’ mean? The dictionary defines it as ‘tending to be different or develop in different directions’.1 This can be said to be true for people with ADHD. They are recognised for their ‘Out of the Box’ ...read more
If you are of a ‘certain age’ you may recall the 1981 film, Time Bandits.1 ADHD is not part of the storyline. However, the title is suitable to describe how time feels for people with ADHD. On occasion it can, ...read more
Late for appointments, missed meetings, burnt offerings for dinner, emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitivity – do these words sound familiar? Almost every day there is an article, video or some form of imagery on social media in relation to Attention Deficit ...read more
This is a query that I've received quite frequently – in short, the answer is Yes of course! All assessments undertaken at Psychiatry UK comply with the NICE guidelines on the assessment of ADHD in Children & Adolescents (ref NICE ...read more
If you are diagnosed with ADHD during your assessment, your clinician may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. This plan will be personalised to you, taking into account factors such as your day-to-day routine, lifestyle, medical history and ...read more
Our ADHD service has proved to be exceptionally popular, with thousands of referrals received since “Right to Choose” was brought to our attention. In this time we have assessed over 10,000 people who have chosen Psychiatry-UK, but many more remain ...read more
So perhaps you have finally got that ADHD diagnosis - and you are taking the medication….. So what’s the problem now? Here’s some very important news – ADHD is really likely to be affecting your relationship - and you need ...read more
