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Children and young adults are increasingly turning to online platforms for information, resources, and support related to mental health. Among others, ADHD is fast becoming a popular topic to speak about online. Which begs the question... what could the psychoeducational quality of these TikTok videos be?

ADHD prevalence has certainly surged in the last couple of decades. And along with increased diagnoses, more research, and greater support for those with ADHD, there are more myths. These myths or stereotypes about ADHD have the potential to be quite harmful to people with ADHD, to people without, and to people learning more about ADHD.

This article takes a deep dive into ADHD: what it is, what it means, and how you can best support a child diagnosed with ADHD.