We are the overlooked
Wondering if you might have ADHD?
Your doctor can help.
Here’s how to get started:
Schedule an appointment with your doctor and bring your self-assessment results and the doctor discussion guide with you.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t:
- just getting easily distracted or not being able to sit still
- something that just affects kids; in fact, it can affect adults too, and often lasts throughout a person's lifetime
- caused by lack of motivation or willpower
ADHD is a neurological condition, with real life consequences. But people with ADHD are often dismissed and not taken seriously. They are the overlooked.
It’s important to know that ADHD is treatable. Did you know that your doctor can diagnose ADHD?
It all starts with a conversation.
Adults
with ADHD are
and are less
satisfied with their
social, personal and
professional lives.*
Students
with ADHD are
before graduation than those without ADHD.†
Co-existing anxiety disorders are found in
of children and
of adults
with ADHD.‡
ADHD can be managed –
if it’s recognized.
Talk to your doctor today.
- Katzman et al. Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach. BMC Psychiatry 2017;17:302-16.
- Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada. https://caddac.ca/understanding-adhd/in-general/, under the “In Education” section. Accessed March 27, 2023.
- ADHD Awareness. 7 Facts about ADHD. https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/7-facts-about-adhd/. Accessed March 27, 2023.
Your healthcare provider can make a diagnosis of ADHD using the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5®).
Symptoms of ADHD can include:
- Inattention (such as trouble with listening and concentrating, being forgetful, feeling distracted or being disorganized)
- Hyperactivity and impulsivity (such as difficulty sitting still or being quiet, feeling restless, talking often or interrupting)
ADHD is prevalent around the world. It is estimated that 5-9% of children and adolescents and 3-5% of adults have ADHD.
Book an appointment with your doctor today.
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There are also non-governmental agencies and organizations that provide support to families and individuals living with ADHD. Please note that rates may vary for private therapists and clinics.
ADHD can feel overwhelming, but learning more about this condition may help. Talk to your doctor and check out these websites for more information.
Go greyscale on your phone.
Depleting your screen’s colour makes scrolling less satisfying. Especially at night, grey displays can reduce the impulse to stay online past your bedtime.
Wear noise-reducing headphones to help prevent sensory overload.
Earplugs designed specifically for ADHD lower the volume of the outside world (e.g.: loud music, screeching brakes).
Create a “Launch Pad” at your front door so you spend less time looking for essential items.
This designated holding area is for your keys, wallet, work badge, sunglasses and anything else you need when you leave home. No fuss, no frenzy.
