The Neurodiverging Podcast

Where Does the Stigma Against ADHD Come From?

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Why is ADHD still so heavily stigmatized in our culture, when it's one of the most well-understood neurodivergences out there? We need to dig into the history of ADHD to understand where this stigma comes from and how to fight against it in our day-to-day lives.

In today’s episode, we’re covering:

  • Theophrastus’ “Obtuse Man,” an ancient example of a person with ADHD traits 
  • the medieval tie between spiritual health and mental health 
  • Sir Alexander Crichton’s work, which changed the course of neurodivergent history at the very turn of the 19th century

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    Full show notes and sources: ⁠https://www.neurodiverging.com/the-history-of-adhd-part-1/⁠

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