Facing ADHD Together

Facing ADHD Together This is a supportive environment for individuals with ADHD, their family members, loved ones, and health professionals.

Together we can provide support, share experiences, and learn from one another about living and thriving with ADHD.

01/10/2025

ADHD and depression can present together.⁴ᵃ In fact, studies show that up to 30% of children with ADHD also have a serious mood disorder like depression.⁴ᵇ Whilst ADHD may be a cause of depression, what are other identified causes of the condition? Dr Yashna Mohangi, a psychiatrist in private practice, describes the typical causes of depression. Listen in and then join the conversation! We’d love to hear more from our community.

Reference: 4. WebMD. The link between depression and ADHD [Internet]. 2023 [cited October 21, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/depression-adhd-link

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25/09/2025

ADHD affects boys more than girls.

That’s a myth!⁵ᵈ Boys are diagnosed at twice the rate of girls. In girls, ADHD symptoms tend to be less obvious and disruptive than in that of boys, so ADHD is more easily overlooked and undertreated in females.⁵ᵈ
ADHD symptoms on girls can include:⁵ᵈ
✅ Inattention
✅ Anxiety or depression
✅ Obsessive-compulsive disorder
✅ Perfection-seeking behaviours

If you want to know more about ADHD, talk to your healthcare provider for more information about ADHD and ADHD treatment available from Adcock Ingram.
Even though public awareness of ADHD has grown, many common myths persist and continue the stigma associated with this condition.¹ᵇ Let's talk about them because when we face ADHD together, we can turn stigma into strength.

Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma. 5. WebMD. Challenging Common ADHD Myths [Internet]. 2024 [cited October 21, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add.../childhood-adhd/child-adhd-myths

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25/09/2025

ADHD causing all the feels?³ᶜ

Yes, ADHD can impact how you feel about yourself, how you manage these emotions and how this impacts your day to day. A person with ADHD may for example feel like they’re constantly playing catch-up which can lead to chronic stress and total exhaustion! Women specifically who have ADHD may experience:
✅ Learning differences
✅ Challenges in social settings (like making new friends)
✅ Symptoms like headaches or stomachaches that are linked to mental health
✅ Anxiety
✅ Depression
✅ Bullying
✅ Self-harming (like cutting or picking at your nails, skin, or hair)
✅ Eating disorders

Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you? Chat to your healthcare provider for more information about ADHD.
Reference: 3. WebMD. ADHD in Women [Internet]. 2024 [cited Oct 18, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-women

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18/09/2025

Just imagine…¹ᵃ

🤔 You’re reading a book but your mind keeps wandering
🤔 You’re voted most likely to miss a deadline
🤔 Your tendency to speak without thinking first often gets you in trouble.

Now imagine people around you saying that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a real condition and that you need to try harder.
Together we can break the stigma. In community there is strength. Today is going to be a good day.

Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs

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17/09/2025

Kids with ADHD aren’t intelligent and lack motivation.

That’s a myth!⁵ᵉ There is no relationship between intelligence and ADHD. In fact, it is diagnosed across IQ scores – high, low and average. Kids with ADHD simply learn in a different way.⁵ᵉ

If you want to know more about ADHD, talk to your healthcare provider for more information about ADHD and ADHD treatment available from Adcock Ingram.

Even though public awareness of ADHD has grown, many common myths persist and continue the stigma associated with this condition.¹ᵇ Let's talk about them because when we face ADHD together, we can turn stigma into strength.

Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma. 5. WebMD. Challenging Common ADHD Myths [Internet]. 2024 [cited October 21, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add.../childhood-adhd/child-adhd-myths

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs

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11/09/2025

More reason to get outdoors²ᵃ

Studies have shown that spending time outside in nature can have a calming effect on children with ADHD. In fact one study found that a 20 minute walk in the park boosted concentration in children with ADHD.

Fidgety and restless energy is often characterized in children with ADHD. That’s why exercise is so helpful! In fact health experts have found that regular exercise, when used along with traditional ADHD treatments such as medicines and counseling, can positively impact ADHD symptoms such as lack of focus and impulsivity. Encourage kids to exercise for at least 60 minutes at a moderate to high intensity daily. Any kind of exercise counts!

Reference: 2. Healthline. Exercise for Children With ADHD [Internet]. 2023. [cited Oct 17 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/.../exercise-for-children-with-adhd...

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11/09/2025

THEY SAY...

Myths about ADHD are harmful stories that perpetuate stigma and cause pain. Even though public awareness of ADHD has grown, many common myths persist and continue the stigma associated with this condition.¹ᵇ Let's talk about them because when we face ADHD together, we can turn stigma into strength.

Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs

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03/09/2025

Why are females underdiagnosed?³ᵃ,ᵇ

Females – girls and women – often present with ADHD symptoms that are commonly overlooked. Hyperactive ADHD patterns are often the focus in clinical diagnosis however females show less "hyperactive" behavior than males.

Interestingly indications of ADHD in adult women can include:
✅ Time management issues
✅ Disorganisation
✅ A feeling of overwhelm
✅ History of anxiety and depression
✅ Money management issues

Does this sound at all like you? Chat to your healthcare provider – it’s time to enjoy a good start to every day!
Reference: 3. WebMD. ADHD in Women [Internet]. 2024 [cited Oct 18, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-women

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs

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27/08/2025

Do you know that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are diagnosed with anxiety and depression more often than others?⁴ᶜ Dr Yashna Mohangi, a psychiatrist in private practice, speaks more about treatment which would involve a combination of medication and therapy.⁴ᵈ Psychotherapy is an important aspect of treatment which can help one manage symptoms and live a healthy life.⁴ᵉ Listen in and then join the conversation! We’d love to hear more from our community.

Reference: 4. WebMD. The link between depression and ADHD [Internet]. 2023 [cited October 21, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/depression-adhd-link

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21/08/2025

Kids outgrow ADHD.

That’s a myth!⁵ᵃ The symptoms may change or become easier to manage but ADHD issues continue into adulthood.⁵ᵃ Even though public awareness of ADHD has grown, many common myths persist and continue the stigma associated with this condition.¹ᵇ Let's talk about them because when we face ADHD together, we can turn stigma into strength.

Want to know more? Talk to your healthcare provider for more information about ADHD. Enjoy a good start to every day!

Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma. 5. WebMD. Challenging Common ADHD Myths [Internet]. 2024 [cited October 21, 2024]. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/add.../childhood-adhd/child-adhd-myths

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs
Adcock Ingram Limited Co. Reg. No. 1949/034385/06. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Customer Care: 0860 ADCOCK / 232625. www.adcock.com. 12.03.2024100000068 4 December 2024

18/08/2025

Just imagine…¹ᵃ

🤔 You’re chatting to a friend but your mind wanders
🤔 You’re known as the person who’s always late
🤔 You tend to interrupt people just because you don’t want to forget what you were thinking

Now imagine people around you saying that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a real condition and that you need to try harder.

Together we can break the stigma. In community there is strength. Today is going to be a good day.
Reference: 1. Healthline. Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding ADHD [Internet]. 2022 [cited Oct 15, 2024]. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/stigma

For references and legals visit: https://bit.ly/47Sf1vs

Adcock Ingram Limited Co. Reg. No. 1949/034385/06. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Customer Care: 0860 ADCOCK / 232625. www.adcock.com. 12.03.2024100000068 4 December 2024

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