Videos of me talking about ADHD and related things
Dr. Anthony McCann speaking on the Neurocollective Podcast
Anthony McCann in conversation with Pooky Knightsmith about ADHD
Other links
If ADHD is something you want to explore, whether out of curiosity or because you are wondering about yourself or a loved one, then here are a few other resources to get you started. If you have any questions, just get in touch.
Providing a link does not mean I officially endorse the services on a site. Please exercise your common sense when dealing with anyone, including support services.
Northern Irish ADHD resources
ADDNI
http://www.addni.net/
Co. Down ADHD Family Support Group
http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/parents-form-group-co-down-13561421
NI Direct ADHD page
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
Consensus Statement on ADHD (2013) from psychological organisations in NI
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/FINAL%20ADHD%20CONSENSUS%20STATEMENT.pdf
Talks About ADHD
ADHD in Girls and Women – Martha Barnard-Rae – TEDxKinjarling
This Is What It’s Really Like to Live With ADHD – Jessica McCabe – TEDxBratislava
Recognizing ADHD in Adults – Heather Brannon – TEDxHeritageGreen
Pay attention, or pay billions: the cost of ADHD in Australia. – Jennifer Haig – TEDxQUT
What It’s Like To Live With Adult ADHD – Britain and Me (Sky News)
Should You Be Assessed for ADHD? (Psychiatrist Stephen Humphries)
Thomas Brown – What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Other Sites
CHADD
http://www.chadd.org/
AADD-UK (by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD)
http://aadduk.org/
AADD-UK Peer-to-Peer forum
http://aadduk.proboards.com/
ACAMH (the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
https://www.acamh.org/topic/adhd/
ADDISS Information and Guidance on ADHD
http://www.addiss.co.uk
MY ADHD
http://www.myadhd.com/
General Mental Health Sites
Inspire (NI)
http://www.inspirewellbeing.org/
NI Direct Mental Health
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health
Aware Defeat Depression
http://www.aware-ni.org/
Mindwise
http://www.mindwisenv.org/
Young Minds
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Mental Health (ADHD)
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
A Guide to UK-based Free Mental Health Helplines
http://www.cassioburycourt.com/article/98/guide-to-uks-free-mental-health-helplines
Young People’s Advisory Service
http://www.ypas.org.uk
Mind – Confidential mental health Services information – 0300 123 3393
http://www.mind.org.uk
Articles
ADHD: it’s not just for children (Guardian article, 2014)
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jan/07/adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-adults
“The Right Help Transformed My Life.” (Belfast Telegraph)
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/at-school-my-adhd-meant-i-couldnt-concentrate-and-lacked-confidence-but-the-right-help-transformed-my-life-34290513.html
“Children at risk from ADHD diagnosis delays” (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41847026
“NI ADHD expert calls for review …” (ITV, 2017)
http://www.itv.com/news/utv/2017-11-03/ni-adhd-expert-calls-for-review-of-childrens-mental-health-policies/
“Adult ADHD Support Group Just Keeps Growing” (Fermanagh Herald, 2016)
http://fermanaghherald.com/2016/09/adult-adhd-support-group-just-keeps-growing/
“Time-to-get-beyond-themyths-about-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder” (Irish Examiner).
http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandlife/time-to-get-beyond-themyths-about-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-461220.html