How much of what we see about ADHD on social media is actually true? And are some of the most common beliefs about ADHD backed by science?
In Part 3 of Figuring It Out, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates put some of the biggest claims about ADHD to the test in Myth, Fact and It's Complicated.
From misleading ADHD advice on TikTok to the links between ADHD and smartphone use, they explore what the evidence really tells us.
They also look at how menopause may affect ADHD symptoms, whether people with ADHD can thrive in creative environments, and whether children really grow out of ADHD.
Plus, is ADHD genuinely becoming more common, or have we simply got better at recognising it?
No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out.
We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor.
Each episode arrives in three parts from Monday to Wednesday. Part One tackles the Big Question. Part Two answers a real dilemma sent in by a listener. Part Three puts the most common claims to the test in Myth, Fact and It's Complicated.
Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.
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