Stopping the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, including ADHD, is necessry for a supportive and understanding society. Stigma often results in feelings of shame and isolation for those affected, which can deter them from seeking necessary help and support. This internalized stigma is not unique to ADHD; it affects individuals with various mental health conditions such as depression, ASD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. By engaging in open conversations, educating ourselves and others,

Shame is powerful and one of the first emotions we try to avoid even as children. So what happens when we enter adulthood and someone holds up a mirror to a reflection we don’t identify with or particularly like? One defense to this is avoidance or cut off, leaving us left thinking…”was it me?” I’m not saying we don’t play our part in dynamics because we do. Dynamics are co-created. But when there is a refusal to make contact or interact, it can leave us feeling no where to go other than self-bl

Mental health: stigma and discrimination