Read & research
Books, articles and scientific sources for when you want to go deeper.
Books
Driven to Distraction: Hallowell & Ratey
The classic, compassionate introduction to adult ADHD.
Why we trust it: Written by two psychiatrists who have ADHD themselves.
Newly diagnosedThink I might have itVisit Driven to Distraction: Hallowell & Ratey (opens in new tab)Scattered Minds: Gabor Maté
A personal, reflective look at how ADHD develops and what it feels like.
Why we trust it: Written by a physician with lived experience.
Newly diagnosedVisit Scattered Minds: Gabor Maté (opens in new tab)Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Russell Barkley
A practical guide based on the latest research.
Why we trust it: Written by a leading ADHD researcher.
ScienceNewly diagnosedVisit Taking Charge of Adult ADHD: Russell Barkley (opens in new tab)A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Solden & Frank
Helps women understand and embrace their ADHD.
Why we trust it: Written by specialist therapists.
Women & ADHDVisit A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Solden & Frank (opens in new tab)
Articles & guides
NHS: ADHD in adults
A clear overview of symptoms, causes and treatment.
Why we trust it: The UK's public health service.
Think I might have itVisit NHS: ADHD in adults (opens in new tab)ADHD Ireland information hub
Fact sheets and guides written for an Irish audience.
Why we trust it: Ireland's national ADHD charity.
IrelandNewly diagnosedVisit ADHD Ireland information hub (opens in new tab)
Scientific resources
NICE guideline NG87
The official clinical guideline on ADHD diagnosis and management.
Why we trust it: An evidence-based standard used by clinicians.
ScienceVisit NICE guideline NG87 (opens in new tab)World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement
208 evidence-based conclusions about ADHD, agreed by experts worldwide.
Why we trust it: A peer-reviewed paper signed by 80 researchers.
ScienceVisit World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement (opens in new tab)ADHD Evidence project
A searchable summary of high-quality ADHD research.
Why we trust it: Run by the World Federation of ADHD.
ScienceVisit ADHD Evidence project (opens in new tab)