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Livestreamed discussion about self-diagnosing ADHD (details in post!)

JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
edited September 11 in Neurodivergence
Thought this might interest some of you - there will be an episode of Science or Fiction Live streaming on 28th Oct at 6:30pm, and it's all about self-diagnosing ADHD as a young person. It's basically a live podcast recording. You can even attend in person if you happen to be London-based.

>>> Click here for more info <<<

As y'all might know, a lot of people are pushed into self-diagnosis for ADHD due to long waiting lists at the NHS, but the information you find online can also be a bit of a wild west so being informed is always good.

The discussion will be between various professors, doctors, youth advisors, and podcasters.

Sign up here and send any questions to: info@scienceorfiction.co.uk

Might be tuning in myself!
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  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,051 Supreme Poster
    @JustV this looks really interesting. It’s the night before I go on holiday so I’m not sure if I’d be able to go. Do you know if there’s a way to watch it after it’s streamed?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    I'll check this for you @independent_. I assume it will be available afterwards wherever you usually listen to podcasts (Spotify, Acast, etc) but I'll drop them a message for you. :)
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,869 The Mix Elder
    I might think about going to this event (not in person of course but via online because it would be much easier for me travel wise :lol: ) I would find this very insightful as well because I want to learn more about self diagnosing ADHD and why young people are self diagnosing as well even though I do feel like it is mainly down to the huge waiting lists for ADHD diagnosis and assessments. I'll have to see if im not too busy and I shall attend this <3.
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  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Amy22 wrote: »
    I might think about going to this event (not in person of course but via online because it would be much easier for me travel wise :lol: ) I would find this very insightful as well because I want to learn more about self diagnosing ADHD and why young people are self diagnosing as well even though I do feel like it is mainly down to the huge waiting lists for ADHD diagnosis and assessments. I'll have to see if im not too busy and I shall attend this <3.

    Nice @Amy22! If you do end up going, let us know if there were any interesting nuggets :)
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • TriminaTrimina Posts: 41 Boards Initiate
    this looks super interesting thanks so much @JustV for sharing this with us!
    I think one of the real problems we have is getting help via NHS with anything mental health related due to the waiting lists and the long diagnosis sometimes involved. Regardless, I think the talk could give some really good insight towards learning about ADHD :relaxed:
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    independent_ wrote: »
    @JustV this looks really interesting. It’s the night before I go on holiday so I’m not sure if I’d be able to go. Do you know if there’s a way to watch it after it’s streamed?
    Finally got an answer to this @independent_ - yep, they'll publish it on podcast platforms, YouTube, and their website. So you can find it where you normally find podcasts. :)
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,612 Part of The Furniture
    Trimina wrote: »
    this looks super interesting thanks so much @JustV for sharing this with us!
    I think one of the real problems we have is getting help via NHS with anything mental health related due to the waiting lists and the long diagnosis sometimes involved. Regardless, I think the talk could give some really good insight towards learning about ADHD :relaxed:
    This is a really fair point @Trimina - curious whether they'll cover it in the convo!
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
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