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‘I paid for my ADHD diagnosis, but the waiting list is disgraceful’, says Mariella Frostrup

The broadcaster spoke exclusively to woman&home about her ADHD diagnosis, which she received in her 50s

Woman & Home

Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?

It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows

The Guardian - UK

I’m worried my boyfriend’s use of AI is affecting his ability to think for himself

Overdependence on chatbots is a growing problem, and though your boyfriend’s ADHD may be a factor, he needs to find the root of his anxiety

The Guardian - UK

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Paris Hilton says she has ‘rejection sensitivity dysphoria’ – here’s what it is and how it’s linked to ADHD

American media personality Paris Hilton recently shared on a podcast that she suffers from rejection sensitivity dysphoria, or RSD. Hilton, who has been diagnosed with ADHD, says the condition is common in people with the disorder. She also spoke of the impact RSD has had on her mental health over…

The Conversation

When it comes to mental health labels, we need to tread lightly

Letters: Readers respond to a long read article by Gavin Francis in which he voices concern that current approaches to labelling and diagnosis may be doing more harm than good

The Guardian - UK

'Game-changing': ADHD sufferers to get diagnosis relief

Hundreds of thousands of people with ADHD will be able to bypass expensive psychiatrist visits to get a life-changing diagnosis under a new training scheme.

AAP

ADHD prescriptions are up tenfold, with the wealthiest kids most likely to be medicated

The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more that tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer areas.

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Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers

The trial will prevent anyone who has difficulty with crowds from using the disability access pass

The Independent UK

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Guardian - UK

More GPs will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD – and experts say it’s a positive step

The Victorian government has announced it will train 150 GPs to diagnose and start treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.

The Conversation

'Too long': green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD

States are continuing to shake up the way a prevalent developmental disorder is treated by allowing more health professionals to diagnose the condition.

AAP

‘How rejection sensitivity dysphoria almost killed me’

LIFE STORY: After a lifetime of experiencing every perceived slight as physically painful, Alex Partridge realised that a condition tied to his ADHD could be the cause. The founder of LADBible tells Helen Coffey about the everyday challenges he faces – and explains why increased awareness is key

The Independent UK

Children with disabilities find joy and support through horse therapy in Taiwan

At the Therapeutic Riding Center of Taiwan, children with conditions like cerebral palsy, autism, and ADHD find therapy and companionship through horse riding

The Independent UK

Postcode lottery in ADHD diagnoses means middle classes drive a surge in prescriptions

Experts have warned that wealthier people are able to get help while there is a ‘big funding discrepancy’ in various parts of the country

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Paris Hilton Opens Up About Her Mental Health Struggle, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

Paris Hilton opens up about rejection sensitive dysphoria linked to her ADHD, describing it as a 'demon' causing intense emotional pain.

The Guardian - UK

‘Waterfalls saved me’: how photographing nature can heal the soul

John Arnison lives with anxiety and ADHD and finds busy cities unsettling, but loves taking pictures of nature at night

Livingetc

Can Minimalism Really Help ADHD? Here's How Intentional Design Can Calm the Mind, According to an Interiors Therapist

Minimalism is often considered the antidote to overwhelm, but does it actually help with ADHD? We spoke with a design therapist to find out

The Guardian - UK

The ADHD grey zone: why patients are stuck between private diagnosis and NHS care

NHS England pays for private assessments under ‘right to choose’, but can reject diagnoses and is struggling to cope with demand

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Digital Camera World

Fueled by my ADHD, these are the 4 most expensive camera gear acquisition syndrome mistakes I've ever made!

The photography gear I loved on paper but hated in practice

The Guardian - UK

ADHD waiting lists ‘clogged by patients returning from private care to NHS’

NHS trust warns that people with ADHD in England are facing gaps in care caused by difficulties with private assessments

The Conversation

Brain device for ADHD shows no benefit in major UK trial

Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the UK. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for assessment and support, and families are often facing long waits and limited options once a diagnosis is made. Schools, health services and parents are all under growing…

The Independent UK

Use of ADHD medication has tripled over the last decade

Dramatic increase in women seeking treatment for ADHD in the UK, new study shows

The Independent UK

ADHD medication use surges in UK adults amid change in diagnosis

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The Independent UK

Surge in UK ADHD prescriptions driven by women, study suggests

Dramatic increase in women seeking treatment for ADHD in the UK, new study shows

The Independent UK

ADHD in childhood can increase the risk of physical health problems later in life

Around 3 million people in the UK have ADHD affecting how they focus their attention

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