ADHD was traditionally thought of as a child’s condition and something that would usually be outgrown by adulthood Fast-forward a few decades and we now have a far better understanding of how different ADHD can present in men, women, and children. Around 2.6 million people in the UK are thought to have ADHD, making up […]
As more people are becoming aware of the volume of diagnosed and undiagnosed cases of ADHD and how vast those diagnoses are Now the world is slowly changing to adapt and be more inclusive to those with neurodivergence. One of the areas that can be difficult to navigate is ADHD in the workplace, for both […]
Until around 10 years ago, ADHD and autism were two conditions thought to be mutually exclusive, one not being able to exist at the same time as the other. However, in 2013, The American Psychiatric Association (APA) wrote DSM-5, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a reference book on mental health and brain-related […]
Historically, ADHD was perceived as predominantly a male disorder, with men and boys diagnosed far more frequently than women and girls. Due to this, our medical structures are still to this day based on the knowledge that ADHD presents the same in both males and females. It is thought that only 4.9% of women will […]
If you have ADHD or are wondering whether you have it, you may feel somehow different to others or that your brain must work differently because of the traits you possess. However, ADHD can be an extremely positive condition to have and adds to a wonderful mix of neurodivergent people we have around us, making […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that typically appears in early childhood. It affects around 1.8 million adults in the UK today, but it is thought that these numbers could potentially be much higher due to ADHD often being undiagnosed. There are 3 subtypes of ADHD: the first being hyperactivity and […]
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 […]
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