00:00 Introduction to the Topic and Well Wishes for the New Year
01:18 12 Misconceptions About ADHD – Myth #1: ADHD isn’t Real
05:20 Myth #2 – ADHD is due to bad parenting
09:24 Myth #3 – ADHD is outgrown by adolescence (or adulthood)
11:18 Myth #4 – ADHD affects only boys/males
13:39 Myth #5 – ADHD is only hyperactivity (being busy)
14:39 Myth #6 – People with ADHD are just lazy
16:07 Myth #7 – ADHD is an excuse for bad behavior
17:11 Myth #8 – Medication is just a stop-gap or band aid treatment
19:01 Myth #9 – Medication is the only solution to treat ADHD
21:58 Myth #10 – People with ADHD can’t be successful
22:34 Myth #11 – People with ADHD can’t complete a college education
23:43 What does the overlap mean for management of these disorders
25:56 Conclusion
Here I discuss the most common misconceptions held by laypeople (and even professionals) about ADHD. I was inspired to do this video by an article at Psychology Today (psychtoday.com) shown below on 10 Lies about ADHD. The scientific review paper below provides the scientific support for my discussion of most of the myths in the video.
References:
10 Toxic DHD Lies to Leave Behind. A. Kelley, Ph.D. (2025). Psychology Today.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-your-corner/202501/10-toxic-adhd-lies-to-leave-behind?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/psychology
Faraone, S. V. et al. (2024). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Nature Reviews: Disease Primers, https://pure.rug.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/1124067910/s41572-024-00495-0.pdf
