Policy decisions affect people with ADHD every day. Make your voice heard. Visit CHADD’s Advocacy Center and contact your federal representatives in just a few clicks. Advocacy starts with showing up.
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Cronkite wept.
Hot take: You don’t need a New Year’s resolution.
Try a Monday reset instead—small habits, fresh starts, zero shame. Tiny changes. Real momentum.
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#ADHD #newyear #ADHDlife #adhdadults #NewYearMindset
When things get overwhelming, take a short break in a quiet spot. A few minutes to breathe and settle can help you return calmer and more grounded. ❤️
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#ADHD #ADHDlife #ADHDtips #holidaytips #mindfulness
This year, our community told us loud and clear: CHADD truly makes a difference for people living with ADHD. 💖
Your support fuels that impact. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to keep this work going.
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ADHD diagnoses are rising—but CHADD experts Max Wiznitzer, MD, and Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, explain that better awareness and improved detection—not overdiagnosis—are the real reasons.
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#ADHD #CHADD #Neurodiversity #ADHDSupport #ADHDExperts
Thank you for making #ADHDAwarenessMonth a success! 💛
From expert insights to community stories, this October we celebrated The Many Faces of ADHD.
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#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesOfADHD #ADHDCommunity #ThankYou #ADHDAwareness #ADHDLife #ADHD
dickerson is one of the best broadcast journalists in the game, and someone who would clearly be a real asset to a new leader interested in strengthening the network's journalism. but, of course, we know weiss isn't actually interested in journalism as such.
ADHD isn’t just about attention—it’s about how the brain manages focus. Neurologist Max Wiznitzer breaks down the medical science of ADHD.
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/59aQ...
#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd
Feeling scattered? Try naming one thing you can see, one you can hear, and one you can feel. It’s a quick way to pull your attention back to the now—where real focus happens. 🌿
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDTips #Dailytips #slowliving #Mindfulness #ADHD #FocusOnNow #StayPresent
“Our kids aren’t trying to provoke us—they’re struggling with executive function challenges.” Dulce Torres shares how reframing behavior helps strengthen the parent–child relationship. 💛
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#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #themanyfacesofadhd #adhdparenting
Perfectionism keeps progress hostage. Self-compassion sets it free. Treat yourself like you’d treat your best friend—kindly, realistically, and with patience.
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#ADHD #adhdtips #adhdlife #dailytips #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ProgressNotPerfection #TheManyFacesOfADHD
Treating ADHD doesn’t raise addiction risk—it can reduce relapse. Long-acting meds+therapy+check-ins=safer, stronger recovery. When symptoms are managed, confidence returns.
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#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDTreatment #MentalHealth #addiction #onedayatatime
🧠 Written cues + checklists = external executive function tools!
They take pressure off working memory and keep tasks visible, doable, and satisfying to check off.
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#ADHD #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #todolist #ADHDtips #dailytips #adhdlife
When #ADHD goes under-managed, “parent/child” dynamics can sneak in—one partner overfunctions while the other feels criticized. Understanding ADHD’s impact can turn blame into teamwork.
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#Relationships #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDtips #dailytips #adhdlife
🚨 The International Conference on ADHD 2025 is officially larger than life!
Expert voices. Real talk. Big energy.💥 Let’s make this year unforgettable.
Props to @outfrontmediausa.bsky.social for the sky-high design.
www.theadhd Conference.org
#ADHD2025 #adhd #adhdlife #ADHDConference #KansasCity
When ADHD is in the mix, it’s easy to mistake symptoms for lack of care. Understanding the why can change everything.
Compassion + good systems = stronger relationships.
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#ADHD #Relationships #marriage #partnership #ADHDAwarenessMonth #adhdlife #romance
ADHD isn’t just challenges—it’s strengths, too.
Thomas E. Brown, PhD, said recognizing both gives people the best chance to grow and thrive.
Watch the short video 👉 www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/building-str...
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesOfADHD #ADHD #strenghtbased #strenghtbasedleadership
This #ADHDAwarenessMonth , we’re sharing the stories of adults who found their strengths within their ADHD. For Jess, her strength is her passion to help other people, to be the supportive voice they need to hear.
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#TheManyFacesofADHD
There is strength in whispering, “I am the storm.” This #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing the stories of adults who found strengths in ADHD. Aluna did more than declare herself the storm: She is raising her children to withstand the storms of life.
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ADHD can make workplace communication tricky. 💡Ulrike Lukasch, Dipl-Psych, has tips on how, clear expectations, and strategies can turn tension into teamwork.
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💡 It’s an incredible ADHD Awareness Month! Catch up on everything we’ve shared so far and explore the many faces of ADHD:
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#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD #Neurodiversity #Awareness #themanyfacesofadhd
💃🪴 Movement doesn’t have to mean a workout! Any joyful activity—like gardening, dancing, or walking with a friend—counts as exercise. Move your body, lift your mood, and celebrate what feels good. 💙
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#adhdtips #ADHDAwarenessMonth #MoveYourWay #ADHD #chadd #ADHDLife
Why do some people discover they have ADHD later in life? J. Faye Dixon, PhD, explains how inattentive symptoms can be overlooked in childhood, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses. www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/missed-early...
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesofADHD #adhd #adhdadults #adhddiagnosis
You’re not alone in your ADHD journey. 💛Join a peer support group to connect, learn, and grow with others who understand.
👉 Find a group near you at chadd.org/affiliate-lo... or online at add.org/adda-virtual...
#ADHD #ADHDAwareness #CHADD #ADHDSupport #CommunityMatters #supportgroups #ADHD2025
October is ADHD Awareness Month. CHADD Advocacy & Public Policy member M. Jeffry Spahr, MBA, JD, highlights why understanding matters.
📖 Read more in CT Insider: www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #TheManyFacesofADHD #ADHD #opinionpage
We are excited that it is ADHD Awareness Month! Take a look at what we have planned.
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🖊️ ADHD tip: Write it down. Memory difficulties are part of executive function, and notes help turn “I’ll remember” into “I got it done.”
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🌟 Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth! This year’s theme, The Many Faces of ADHD, highlights diverse experiences & strategies. Submit your story to the 2025 Video Contest by Oct 27 🎥✨
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