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'Essential reading' Tom WatsonThink you have ADHD and looking for help?Recently diagnosed and thinking, what now?Looking to support and understand an adult with ADHD in your life?From the hosts of The ADHD Adults comes this accessible, authentic and unfiltered guide to understanding adult ADHD. You'll find science-backed facts on what ADHD actually is, how it shows up in everyday life, personal reflections (sometimes painful, often hilarious) and tips and tools for coping.Join Alex and James as they walk you through ADHD myth-busters (it's not a trend, technology doesn't cause it and medication can be effective - 80% of people who take ADHD medication think so!), the long-held perceptions of ADHD (did you know that it was once known as 'a defect of moral control'?!), to why intention and emotion regulation disorder might be a better name for it.ADHD Unpacked is the relatable, reassuring and downright funny handbook you need to survive and thrive with ADHD.'A true gift to the community' Hana Walker Brown, author of A Delicate Game'A deep dive into the science, understandings and misunderstandings of ADHD' Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly
About the author
Alex is an ADHD coach and brain scientist who combines his personal experience with ADHD to be a trusted voice in psychoeducation. He is co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults podcast, one of the UK’s most popular ADHD resources. Alongside James Brown, Alex co-founded ADHDadultUK, a registered charity, and Focusmag.uk, an evidence-based online magazine for adults with ADHD. Alex has published research and articles on ADHD and, as an honorary Professor at Aston University, he also delivers ADHD coaching and training to thousands of people.Dr. James Brown is a science communicator with a PhD in Biomedical Science and a Visiting Professor of Science Communication at Aston University. Diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, he co-founded ADHDadultUK, The ADHD Adults Podcast, and Focusmag.uk, an online magazine for adults with ADHD. James is also Director of JBHD Ltd, providing ADHD coaching and institutional training. He has delivered public talks to over 15,000 people across the UK and has appeared in over 30 TV programmes, including Channel 4’s Old People’s Home for 4-Year-Olds. He is a BBC Advisor and an expert in adult ADHD.
