All in the Mind Adult ADHD: Why are waiting lists for diagnoses so long?
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May 6, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Robin Ince, a stand-up comedian and recent adult ADHD-diagnosed individual, shares his personal journey alongside Dr. Jessica Eccles, a psychiatrist specializing in ADHD assessment and living with the condition herself. They delve into the alarming length of waiting lists for diagnoses, with some people facing up to eight years of waiting. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of diagnosis and medication, challenges societal views on ADHD, and emphasizes the need for improved support systems and community awareness.
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Robin Ince ADHD Diagnosis Reveal
- Robin Ince describes his ADHD diagnosis as a moment where "a thousand disparate shapes... dropped into a perfect rectangle".
- This understanding transformed his view of his anxiety and racing thoughts into strengths rather than failures.
ADHD Seriousness and Management
- ADHD in adults involves hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, and executive function difficulties impacting emotions and daily life.
- Untreated ADHD increases risks like relationship problems, substance use, and earlier death, but is manageable with medical and practical support.
Train More Clinicians for Faster Diagnosis
- Train psychiatrists and frontline mental health workers to recognize and assess ADHD in their patients to reduce waiting lists.
- Integrated ADHD assessments during other mental health consultations could provide early diagnosis and better care.
