Instant Genius Podcast: What we’re all getting wrong about ADHD

The biggest myths and unknowns of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Published: August 7, 2023 at 7:00 am

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. And in this episode, we examine the biggest myths of ADHD.

We’ve all heard of ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But there’s actually a lot scientists don’t for sure know about the condition. From its causes, to what actually defines the disorder – or if it’s a disorder at all – is all hotly debated.

To guide us through the latest ADHD research, we’re joined by one of the world’s biggest experts on the topic, Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke. He’s professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at King’s College London.

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