Our Henry Grierson

31/12/2025

19/12/2025

Please share and sign petition. Henry's college informed him by email that he was permanently excluded after a meeting during which his neurodiversity was not considered. He took his life 3 days later. Whilst we can't bring him back we can try to create a change. Helena's story as told by her Dad Glen is not the same but bears striking similarities. Please support them on their mission for change following tragedy.
https://petition.parliament.uk/peti.../727657/signatures/new

14/11/2025

I went to Parliament to make sure Henry’s story, and the voices of every family living through the challenge of ADHD, were heard.
ADHD isn’t bad behaviour. It’s a different way of thinking and learning.
We need understanding, not punishment.

11/11/2025

I’ve been invited to a Parliamentary roundtable tomorrow on neurodiversity and education, led by MP Adam Dance, the MP behind the Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill. 💙

It’s an incredible chance to make sure the voices of young people and families affected by ADHD are actually heard where it matters.

Our charity, the Henry Grierson ADHD & Mental Health Foundation, was created in Henry’s memory to break the link between ADHD and su***de. 🕯️💔

I’d love to know:
👉 What do you want said in that room?
👉 What changes do you wish schools, teachers, or government would finally make?
👉 If you could tell MPs one thing about ADHD and mental health - what would it be?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 💬 or DM me - I’ll take them with me to the table and make sure your voices are heard. PLEASE SHARE. I’ll report back so FOLLOW ME for more news on this.

05/11/2025

💊 ADHD Medication: Beyond Focus—It Can Save Lives

ADHD drugs like Ritalin and other stimulants do more than sharpen attention—they can protect people from real-world dangers. A large-scale study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, published in the British Medical Journal, tracked nearly 150,000 individuals aged 6–64 with ADHD between 2007 and 2018.

Researchers discovered that starting medication within three months of diagnosis didn’t just improve concentration—it significantly lowered the risks of substance misuse (–15%), suicidal behavior (–17%), and criminal activity (–13%). Even repeat incidents dropped further, suggesting a powerful link between timely treatment and long-term safety.

Psychiatrists say these findings change how we view ADHD care—it’s not only about academic or workplace focus, but also about protecting health, stability, and even lives. As Dr. Samuele Cortese summarized, “Now we have evidence they can reduce these risks.”

It’s a reminder that effective ADHD treatment can help people stay safer, healthier, and more in control—far beyond the classroom.

📖 Source:
Cockerill, Jess. “ADHD Drugs Do Much More Than Help You Focus, Study Reveals.” ScienceAlert, 26 Oct 2025.

30/10/2025

I decided to have an ADHD assessment after losing my son Henry, who had severe ADHD and took his own life 18 months ago.
This is the first part of my assessment — the clinician’s voice has been muted for privacy.
I’m sharing this to raise awareness, understanding, and hope. 💙

25/10/2025

To my boy Henry — wherever you are, I’ll find you. When I see you in heaven I’ll bring a bag of crisps and all my love. Mum and I keep going for you. ***deprevention

23/10/2025

ADHD isn’t about attention. It’s about regulation, emotion, and survival.
The facts deserve daylight. 💙