ADHD

76% of parents claimed to be worried about their children being glued to devices

Scotland is racking up the screen-time hours with over 1 in 10 Scots admitting t...

Mhairi Black

Mhairi Black reveals she is being tested for autism

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Neurodiversity experts Louise Lawrence and Rebecca Varrell explain the role of technology in diagnosing autism.

One-minute video game could diagnose your child with autism

Additional Support Needs in Scotland and a perfect storm for schools Cameron Wyllie

Why smart employers will revamp offices to help neurodivergent staff

Evri announces partnership with disability charity, Scope

Evri aims to become most accessible parcel company with Scope partnership

Lauren pictured unmasking as part of BACP ADHD campaign

New campaign spotlights masking and the power of therapy amid rise in ADHD diagn...

There are over 3 million posts about ADHD on TikTok. (Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels)

The real symptoms of ADHD and how to spot 'misleading' content

Colin Hoult: Colin

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Ruby Carr in "eBae"

Ruby Carr brings debut show eBae to Edinburgh Fringe

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Sam Thompson arrives at the TikTok London office for a screening of Inside Out 2 ahead of its release in cinemas on June 14

Sam Thompson opens up on his battles with anxiety and ADHD

I’m being assessed for ADHD and it’s a Kafkaesque nightmare Laura Waddell

Modern obsession with mental health is turning me into Victoria Meldrew Kate Copstick

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1 in 3 Scot Adults Turn To Social Media For Health Advice, Despite Misinformatio...

Creating a neuroinclusive working environment is usually not a huge undertaking (Picture: peopleimages.com)

Employing neurodivergent talent is just the beginning - Emma Walker

'We must challenge misconceptions, champion understanding, and celebrate the myriad ways neurodiversity enriches our professional pursuits,' says the This Is Milk boss. Picture: Andrew Cawley.

Neurodiversity and entrepreneurial triumphs - Angela Prentner-Smith comment

Diabetes drugs running short as slimmers buy them for hundreds of pounds online Christine Jardine

Know You More coaching.

How coaching is helping unleash the talents of young Scots

Singer Lewis Capaldi. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Celebrities like Lewis Capaldi and Sam Thompson helping neurodivergent Scots

Alan Thornburrow from the Salvesen Mindroom Centre. Picture: Jane Massey Photography

Investment in helping neurodivergent young people in Lanarkshire

Leader: Awareness of neurodiversity is welcome By The Newsroom

Experts are warning of shortages of treatment drugs for ADHD. Photo: Getty

When ADHD medicine will be back in stock, and what to do if you run out

There should be no ‘right’ way of thinking in the workplace (Picture: Yuri Arcurs peopleimages.com)

You can't afford not to embrace neurodiversity - Angela Prentner-Smith

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If TikTok influencers are to be believed, the symptoms of ADHD are incredibly varied.

Misinformation: ADHD, TikTok trends, and how influencers are cashing in

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

Nicola Masson says she’s here to make the journey easier for those with ADHD and Autism.

Hatton woman sets up new business to help those with autism

Lloyds Bank pledges to double senior managers with a disability

Neve Learning aims to help training providers and organisations manage and deliver learning in a more inclusive way. Picture: contributed.

Glasgow agency seeks £1m for neurodiversity-friendly online learning platform

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Along with broad increase in prescriptions, the study found differences in mental healthcare according to gender and wealth of families.

Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent

A mother stroking the back and comforting a little girl at home

One in four children rejected by Scottish mental health services

Callum Martin received a personal message of support from his hero Ewan McGregor.

Young Star Wars fans gets personal message from his hero Ewan McGregor

Some believe Albert Einstein had dyslexia but the idea that the condition makes you a creative savant is an infuriating cliché (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images)

It's times to drop the clichés about dyslexia – Alastair Stewart

GPs are being asked to look after too many patients (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Scotland is heading towards a two-tier health system – Dr Andrew Buist

"Be kind" says the parents of Love Island star Jacques O'neill, whose controversial behaviour is due to his ADHD according to his family. [Photograph (C) ITV Plc]

Love Island’s Jacques struggles with ADHD, says family… but what is ADHD?

Are the messages about not drinking while pregnant being heard?

FASD Scotland: 'Hidden' condition is more common than autism and ADHD

Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad adapted the inner workings of his business empire to accommodate his ADHD and dyslexia, says Ms Prentner-Smith. Picture: Ola Torkelsson/AFP via Getty Images.

How those with ADHD can be a real asset to business - comment

Susana Ramos Sanchez has not been able to get a referral to a psychiatrist in Edinburgh.

'I'm in limbo, there's no-one to refer me to' - concern over gaps in psychiatry
Concerns have been raised over some Scots being left without access to a psychiatrist due to staffing gaps.

Graham Boyack, Director, Scottish Mediation

Scottish Mediation annual conference provides much food for thought - Graham Boy...

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Angela Prentner-Smith, Managing Director of This is Milk.

No two brains are the same: that’s a given - Angela Prentner-Smith

Being aware of mental health is great, but employers need to ensure support is more robust than vague notions of 'reaching out', says medical student Catriona McVey (Picture: John Devlin)

Medical profession must 'walk the walk' about mental health – Catriona McVey

Antidepressant use has soared in Scotland

Antidepressant prescriptions rise 70 per cent in a decade

Gemma Manning picture: supplied

Scottish mother who adopted child warns about effect of alcohol on unborn babies

Evan with his artwork

'Miracle' boy's dancing to decorate new Sick Kids hospital

Michael Sturrock, Head of Public Affairs, DMA

Inequalities in society were laid bare by the pandemic – Michael Sturrock

Concussion has been linked to a higher risk of dementia. Picture: John Devlin

Concussion leads to higher dementia risk

Warning to parents as bizarre new Tik Tok trend sees kids drink nothing but food...

The incidenthappened at Brechin High School on Monday.

Scottish mother's horror after confidential information about her child shared a...

I have ADHD and it’s my duty to speak out about it – Daniel Johnson MSP

It’s inevitable that some travellers need to take medication on holiday, but did you know there are rules about what medication you can and can’t take abroad? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the common medications you may be banned from taking into some countri...

A RocknRoll Suicide! ZOO Southside (Venue 82)

Theatre: A Rock’n’Roll Suicide!, ZOO Southside, Edinburgh

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