The show on how we think, feel and behave. Claudia Hammond delves into the evidence on mental health, psychology and neuroscience.
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Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio podcasts focusing on ADHD and ADD, including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder. Our weekly podcast provides support for adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, Attention Talk Radio is topical with an emphasis on paying attention to what you are and are not paying attention to. The point is to put a spotlight on ATTENTION and the role it plays in ...
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Designed to inform with fun, Psychiatric Secrets With Dr. Mike brings reliable expert opinion on Psychiatric topics as well as information to consumers about obtaining better mental health.
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Are you the parent of a complex kid? Do you realize that the number one predictor of success in raising complex kids is your relationship with your child? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com). They talk about how this…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle with hygiene? Sounds so simple, but this is an area of challenge for many with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews LCSW Anita Robertson (https:// https://www.anitarobertson.com) on the topic. They talk about sensory and executive function challenges, as well a…
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ADHD often accompanies other conditions. ADHD, anxiety, and autism are not uncommon. What a trifecta. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Michael Felt, Ph.D. (https://adhddoctor.org). The two have a conversation about the challenges of multiple diagnoses and the impact ambiguity h…
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The Evolution of ADHD Coaching as an Effective Intervention
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Got ADHD? Are you considering hiring a coach but are skeptical? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) explores the potential of ADHD coaching with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Ramsay provides insights into the expansion of A…
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In the last two years, online searches for ‘toxic positivity’ have spiked. In this discussion from the Cheltenham Science Festival, we find out what toxic positivity is, and how it can hurt you and people around you. In front of a live audience, Claudia Hammond is joined by psychologist Dr Linda Blair, GP and educator Dr Anisha Patel, and wellbeing…
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ADHD: Unintended Consequences of the Divorce Word
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Got ADHD? Are you in an ADHD relationship? Are you struggling? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites Melissa Orlov, relationship consultant, to the program. The two discuss ADHD relationships and the unintended consequences of what takes place the first time the word divorce is brought up.…
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Tetris as therapy; internet addiction and teens; the psychology of secrets
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You probably know the video game Tetris, perhaps you’ve even played it, but have you ever thought about it as therapy? Claudia Hammond talks to Professor Emily Holmes from Uppsala University, about her work using Tetris as a psychological intervention for unwanted memories. During the pandemic many ICU workers found they were experiencing intrusive…
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ADHD: Using Your Passion to be Noticed as a Motivator
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In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Anna Dutko (https://round2.fit) about the intriguing connection between seeking attention and passion among those with ADHD. Join Jeff as Anna shares her personal journey of recognizing attention as a strong motivator and learning…
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Languishing and the search for meaning in the modern world
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If you’re feeling demotivated and aimless, but you’re not depressed, you might be languishing. But what exactly is languishing, and what can you do about it? Claudia Hammond talks to the sociologist Dr Corey Keyes, who coined the term. He has some solutions that could help you move from languishing to flourishing, as well as poetic descriptions of …
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If you're navigating ADHD and searching for effective solutions, this episode of Attention Talk Radio can be a game-changer. Your host and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his interview as he appeared on Cathy Rashidian’s podcast (https://readysetchoose.com) in a special collaboration. Together, they explore the transfor…
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Grief, summer seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety in older people
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In this episode, Claudia Hammond goes to the Chelsea Flower Show to speak to garden designer Katherine Holland. She credits gardening with helping to ease her grief following the death of her mother. Her Grief Kind garden features a meeting space with three chairs set around a coffee table, to encourage conversations about grief and will include a …
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ADHD: What Parents Need to Know About Puberty
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Are you the parent of a complex teen? It can present its challenges. It would be great if they had a manual, but they don't. Or do they? Each kid is a little bit different; however, puberty is a part of developing towards adulthood and there are certain fundamental concepts that are helpful to understand as an adult managing a complex kid. In this …
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Why is exercise good for your mental health?
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As part of the BBC’s mental well-being season, All in the Mind takes a deep dive into the evidence on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Not just whether getting moving can make a difference, but why. Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes and goes for a jog on the seafront in Eastbourne with a group of people who are running …
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ADHD and Emotions: Lessons Learned from Sports and Theater
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Got ADHD? If you struggle with emotional dysregulation, can you learn from actors and athletes? in this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a fascinating interview with Master ADHD Coach and professional actor Roger Dewitt (https://adhdcoachnyc.com). Together, they reveal valuable insi…
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Dishonesty researcher accused of fraud; hypocrisy; suicide prevention; awe
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First today, a story of alleged academic fraud. The allegations against Professor Francesca Gino might seem unremarkable at first sight. After all, we’ve covered allegations of fraud in psychology on All in the Mind before and the field has been doing all sorts to try to fix the problems. But what is unusual about this eminent Harvard researcher is…
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Managing ADHD in the Workplace: That's the Question
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Got ADHD? It’s a 24/7 challenge at home and in the workplace. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com) about her experience helping those with ADHD navigate the workplace environment. If you have ADHD and struggle …
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Got ADHD? Are you drowning in a sea of tips, tricks, and strategies? Are you finding that the effectiveness of behavioral training is limited? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and Attention Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites Dr. Ari Tuckman to the show to talk about the concepts behind a new and promising ADHD interven…
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Got ADHD? Do you find you are second guessing yourself, your kids, or anyone around you? It's common for people to fall out of trust. The question is what do you do when it happens? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com…
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ADHD and Supporting Your Kids When You're Gone
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Are you the parent of a complex kid with ADHD? Do you worry about their future when you're gone? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and Attention Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews CPA/attorney James Lange about customizable trust options available to secure your child’s future and a clever way to keep your options op…
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Got ADHD? Research shows that there are potentially over 18,000 different combinations that would get the ADHD diagnosis, not including comorbidity or severity of the conditions. Even so, it’s convenient for society to pop a label on it so they can generalize it. A lot is lost in the label because it implies that everyone’s experience is the same. …
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ADHD and Managing a Neurodivergent Household
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Got ADHD? Are you or someone in your family neurodivergent? Such situations present challenges. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com) about the reality and challenges of maintaining neurodivergent households. If…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Do you feel like you haven’t been dealt a good deck of cards? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews complex parent coach, Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com). They talk about owning the ADHD diagnosis and some of the pitfalls of falling back on ADH…
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In this episode of All in the Mind, we’re at the 2024 Northern Ireland Science Festival where we’re discussing the psychology of hope. With a live audience in Belfast’s Metropolitan Arts Centre, Claudia Hammond is joined by a panel of experts well-versed in the topic of hope: Dr Karen Kirby, senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Ulster…
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Got ADHD? While it's common knowledge that those with ADHD often face challenges with organization, this episode of Attention Talk Radio looks into the unique cognitive processes that are unique to ADHD and the impact of mental clutter that is often overlooked. ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Leslie Josel, …
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Seasonality, learning to hope, and the gender citation gap
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Are you looking forward to the lighter evenings of summer? Perhaps you're already feeling different as the seasons change and the green shoots of spring arrive? This week on All in the Mind we're taking a look at how the seasons affect our moods, thoughts and behaviours. Claudia Hammond speaks to Michael Varnum from Arizona State University about w…
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Got ADHD? Do you yearn to be understood? Do you need a safe place to go—just to process, connect, and to be with your tribe? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews René Brooks (https://blackgirllostkeys.com). The two discuss the power of community, the challenge of finding …
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How nightmares link to real-life fears, and new research tackling post-cardiac arrest PTSD
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If you've been cured of a phobia, say of spiders, and finally made your peace with the hairy-legged beasties in real life - why might you then start having vivid nightmares about them? Following an email plea for an explanation of this mystery Claudia Hammond enlists Dr Lampros Perogamvros, a psychiatrist from the University of Geneva who’s done ex…
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Got ADHD? The title says deficit of attention. But it's actually an executive functioning impairment. Impairments are such things that need accommodation. When you think about executive functions, much of the challenge of ADHD comes down to thinking. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.…
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The science behind screentime, the effect of live music, and can you imagine sounds in your head?
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These days we see a lot of negative stories related to screen time – how we’re addicted to our phones and social media is damaging our mental health. But is our panic about screens justified? Pete Etchells, professor of psychology and science communication at Bath Spa University, talks Claudia Hammond through the latest evidence in this field – and…
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle with asking for help? What are the challenges associated with it? Is help helpful, or should you be able to do it on your own? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) on the topic. They talk abo…
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What's going on with girls' mental health?
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When it comes to mental health, what's going on with young people - particularly, teenage girls? There's been a lot of coverage in the media recently regarding mental health difficulties facing boys, not least around the struggle to get to grips with 'modern masculinity'; undoubtedly, it's a tough time to be a young man. But looking at figures for …
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ADHD: Looking for a Long-Term Relationship?
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The dating scene is fraught with obstacles, but when combined with ADHD, the difficulties can seem overwhelming over time and certainly difficult to manage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) on things to…
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Eating to improve memory, and a new play about mental health services
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Does what we eat have an impact on our mood and memory? And should we be thinking about brain health when we make diet choices? Claudia Hammond speaks to Dr Ellen Smith from Northumbria University about the latest food supplement taking TikTok by storm; Lion's Mane mushrooms. We are used to foods being promoted for their physical health benefits, b…
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ADHD: Communication Challenges of Teens and Adolescents
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Do you find your ADHD teenager shutting down communication with you? If so, is it because they won’t? Or because they can’t due to impaired executive function? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (https://adult…
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ADHD and Addiction: What You Need to Know
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ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but more of a challenge of self-regulation. This is why ADHD and addictive behaviors are highly correlated. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Todd L. Love, PsyD (https://doctoddlove.com), about the basics in understanding ADH…
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ADHD 101: Information, Thoughts, and Insights on Meds
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Thinking about getting a diagnosis for ADHD? Concerned about medications? Want to understand meds better. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) gives an overview of meds, non-meds, and ADHD meds. He talks about nuances and what to expect, and side effects, as well as general information and educat…
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ADHD 101: Understanding ADHD and Getting Help
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What is ADHD? Is it a behavioral impairment? Is it poor parenting... or is it an executive function impairment? How do you manage it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the nature of ADHD, understanding what it is, and some of its challenges. He also talks about the challenges of ge…
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Think you might have ADHD? Curious about the reasons you should get a diagnosis? What's involved? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares an overview in the context of an ADHD diagnosis, the reason to get a diagnosis, its advantages, the need for comprehensive diagnosis, the nature of the dia…
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Got ADHD and yearning for a long-term relationship? How do you know when you find a good match? On Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) around things to consider when searching for a serious relationship. She shares insight on what …
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The Impact of Puberty and Hormonal Changes on ADHD
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Pulling out your hair trying to guide your ADHD child through puberty? ADHD combined with hormonal changes makes the capacity for concentration, focus, and self-regulation even more difficult for young minds. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Cpper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) abou…
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ADHD: Balancing Weight Challenges with Self-Regulation
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Those with ADHD often struggle with self-regulation and a higher prevalence of obesity. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Roberto Olivardia. They delve into practical tips, effective strategies, and mindfulness exercises, which Dr. Olivardia admits he has used to help t…
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ADHD: Paying Attention to the Wrong Thing?
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Got ADHD? Do you struggle? Are you drowning in a sea of tips, tricks, and strategies? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about his perspective on ADHD and his hypothesis that we are actually paying attention to the wrong thing in trying to help people manage ADHD. If you struggle, this pr…
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What Mastermind can tell us about blinking, how music shapes memory and why anger can be a useful emotion
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How stressed out do you get by TV quiz shows? And would that change if you were a contestant yourself? Cognitive researchers at the University of Arizona have studied back-episodes of Mastermind to find out how people react in high-stress situations - particularly how much they blink. Their findings offer insight into how blinking changes in stress…
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ADHD: How Worry and Anxiety Are Connected
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Managing ADHD often brings on stress and anxiety, leading to persistent worry. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (https://drsharonsaline.com) to look at the distinctions between worry and anxiety and how they relate to ADHD. They talk about building awareness and p…
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The impact of bad news, compassion fatigue, and the psychology of whistleblowing
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Increasing numbers of people are avoiding the news, and a recent update to Ipsos’s Global Trends 2023 report has found that the current state of the world is causing people to focus on their own lives, rather than broader, global problems. Mike Clemence, associate director of trends & futures at Ipsos, talks Claudia Hammond through the findings and…
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ADHD: Organizational Systems Don’t Have to Be Pretty
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Is organization more about appearance or about practicality and efficiency? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Kacy Paide, a professional office organizer and founder of The Inspired Office (https://theinspiredoffice.com). Jeff and Kacy take a look at organizational sys…
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Rowing the Atlantic in the name of science, psychologists tackling poverty, and the scent of fear makes us more observant.
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Have you ever considered rowing across the Atlantic? How about making it even more challenging by doing it whilst wearing an ECG monitor and filling in psychological questionnaires? Claudia Hammond speaks to the first Austrian woman to row the Atlantic, Ciara Burns, who collected data throughout her 42 day crossing. And to the professor who studied…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder hinges on self-regulation, and motivation is its lifeblood. But remember, you can lead a horse to water, but making it drink is something else. Join ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) in this episode of Attention Talk Radio as he talks with John Willson (http://soarnc.org) to expl…
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ADHD medication shortage, life after being a carer and the benefits of keeping positive secrets
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This Autumn, the UK has seen a shortage of life-altering medication for people living with ADHD. Many have found themselves completely out of pills and are now having to deal with symptoms which made life so tough prior to their diagnosis. Claudia Hammond hears about this challenging situation from Steph, who was only diagnosed with ADHD in August …
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Wondering if there are connections between ADHD, your lifestyle choices, and keeping your weight in check? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with the expert, Dr. Roberto Olivardia. They reveal some lesser-known aspects of ADHD and the role they play in things like eating, e…
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