ADHD - ADHD Advice and Support - YoungMinds

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects one to two children out of every 100. It is more common in boys than girls.

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What is ADHD?

People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time.

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ADHD Help

If you are worried that you might have ADHD then you should talk to someone you trust and go to see your GP.

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ADHD Factsheets

Find out more about ADHD.

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Real Stories

Fred's story

It’s a nightmare to have ADHD because the tablets stop you eating but you can’t concentrate without them.
Jack's story

My name is Jack, and I am writing about what it is like to have ADHD and what it does to my life.
John's story

I am 8. I don’t like having ADHD because I miss some of my lunchtime at school to go to get my tablets. I don’t like taking my tablets because it spoils my fun and people keep asking me why I take tablets.