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Petra Hoggarth Clinical Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist based in Christchurch, New Zealand with a special interest in ADHD

25/07/2025

Starting in February 2026, specially trained GPs will be able to assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatment. This blog post outlines the proposed process and what it means for an adult seeking an ADHD assessment.

From February 2026 specialist trained GP will be able to assess and diagnose ADHD and prescribe stimulant medication. This blog post contains the most up-to-date information of how this will work

04/07/2025

My new blog posts looks at a particular aspect of memory that is often impaired in ADHD: prospective memory, or remembering to remember

Prospective Memory and ADHD: When "I'll Remember to Do That" Goes Wrong

22/06/2025

The perimenopausal transition can be a time of increased mental health problems in women, both those with pre-existing difficulties and those with new presentations. This post reviews the prevalence of a number of mental health problems during perimenopause

Shifting Foundations: Perimenopause and the Increased Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions

01/06/2025

This blog explains how fidgeting can increase focus in people with ADHD

Fidgeting is not just superfluous movement, it can also increase focus in children and adults with ADHD.

15/05/2025

Most of my assessment and therapy clients have increased sensitivity to perceived or real rejection from others. This post discusses Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and what can be done to help

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and ADHD: Why Rejection Hurts So Much

30/04/2025

This post talks about physiological changes that come into play when using medication

Understanding a bit about homeostasis and the opponent process can help to make sense of treatment effects, side effects, and tolerance for ADHD stimulant medications

13/04/2025

Understanding the impact of processing speed and working memory in neurodivergent individuals is crucial. Delve into our latest blog post as we explore how these cognitive processes can create challenges and how we can accommodate and support those affected.

The cognitive processes of processing speed and working memory are often affected in neurodivergent people. They can produce some predictable difficulties that may be managed with accommodations and understanding.

16/03/2025

This blog posts describes meltdowns and shutdowns and how to manage them

Meltdown vs. Shutdown: Understanding the Difference

01/03/2025

This blog post is a deep dive on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is more prevalent in people with ADHD

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and ADHD: Managing the Overlap and Enhancing Treatment

14/02/2025

This blog post is an introduction to how physical exercise can help in management of ADHD symptoms

The Role of Exercise in Managing ADHD: What Science Says

18/01/2025

This blog introduces a behavioural intervention used to increase the likelihood of task initiation. I've been using it for years now, and I think it can really make a difference

Another Strategy to Try for Initiating Tasks: Initiation Intentions

05/12/2024

My new blog post notes some ways in which ADHD symptoms change over time, which suggests it would be helpful to have updated evidence-based criteria for assessment

ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptom Presentation Can Change

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