Climbing the Walls

ADHD: From stigma to superpower | 4


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ADHD finds itself at the center of mental health discourse, and some see it not as a disorder but as a strength. Danielle investigates the origins of this theory and questions who benefits from the rebranding of ADHD.

More on this story: 

  • What does “thriving” with ADHD actually look like?
  • The myth of the ADHD “superpower”

For a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.

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