ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurological conditions diagnosed in children in the UK. It affects people’s behaviour, in particular, the parts of the brain that controls emotions, learning, self-control and memory. It is thought that around 1.8 million adults in the UK today are affected and there are […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is an extremely common neurological condition that can affect people’s behaviour In particular, it affects the parts of the brain that help us to concentrate, focus and execute tasks. It is thought that ADHD affects around 1.8 million adults in the UK today and there are often adults and […]
Are you concerned that your child is possibly displaying the signs of ADHD and are unsure how to help? Here at Sanctum, we understand this can be a worrying time for parents when your child is behaving differently to others, or perhaps you have been contacted by your child’s school teacher wanting to discuss the […]
When we think of someone with ADHD, the stereotype that comes to mind is someone that races through tasks, ignores details and rarely gives much thought to the outcome However, perfectionism is surprisingly, strongly linked to ADHD. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) “Perfectionism is the tendency to demand of others or oneself, an […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects people’s behaviour. In the UK, around 1.8 million adults have been diagnosed as having ADHD, but these numbers could be much higher as ADHD often goes undiagnosed. There are three subtypes of ADHD: the first is characterised by hyperactivity and impulsivity, the second inattentiveness, […]
It is often claimed that individuals with ADHD have the ability to ‘laser focus’ on a task, and as a result are able to complete much more, much faster, than those without this trait. This is especially true of subjects that the individual is especially interested in. This ability is usually referred to as “hyperfocus”, […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects people’s behaviour. In the UK, around 1.8 million adults have been diagnosed as having ADHD, but these numbers could be much higher as ADHD often goes undiagnosed. There are three subtypes of ADHD: The first is characterised by hyperactivity and impulsivity, the second inattentiveness, […]
If you have ADHD, the workplace can bring its own set of unique challenges. For people with ADHD, work can often feel demanding and overwhelming. The specific symptoms of ADHD can make it difficult for people to carry out their required tasks and duties, which can be frustrating and demoralising. It might also be that […]
Right now, it’s common to hear the phrase “everyone has ADHD these days”. On TikTok, videos tagged #ADHD have been viewed more than 11bn times: it certainly feels like ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder) is having a moment. The idea that ADHD is on the rise is not just anecdotal: NHS stats published recently […]
October 2022 is ADHD Awareness month A month where ADHD organisations across the world join together in solidarity to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The aim of ADHD Awareness month is to increase support and understanding around ADHD, as well as improving access to services. It’s estimated that one in forty adults have […]
We offer specialised care for a variety of Brain Health issues such as ADHD, Autism & addictive behaviours at our clinic in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Our team offer appointments via phone, video call and face to face.
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