GPs will be a great help for managing ADHD medications. But many patients will still need specialists
Up-skilling GPs to treat ADHD will benefit many patients, some people with more complex cases will still need to see a specialist.
Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?
Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term.
Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments – and help them thrive after an ADHD or autism diagnosis
A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.
Diagnostic labels may increase our empathy for people in distress. But there are downsides too
In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.
Mealtimes can be tough when your child is autistic or has ADHD. Here are 5 tips to try
Meals can be a recipe for distress when children find recognising feelings of hunger and thirst, completing tasks, processing sensory input or social interactions challenging.