ADHD in Focus

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ADHD in Focus is a podcast from Assessment UK exploring ADHD without the jargon, the stereotypes or the endless scrolling for answers at 1am. Sit down with Richie Daysh and Dr. Denzel Mitchell from Assessment UK, as we get into the questions people actually ask about ADHD. What does it really look like? What happens during an assessment? Why is ADHD so often misunderstood? What happens after diagnosis? And why can two people with ADHD have completely different experiences Each episode brings together clinical insight, honest conversations, real questions and the occasional subject that probably deserves more attention than it gets. We’ll talk about assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support, as well as the everyday realities of living with ADHD. We’ll bust a few myths along the way, look at some of the things people get wrong about ADHD, and explore the questions people might be too curious, embarrassed or distracted to ask themselves. There’s no diagnosing yourself through your headphones here. Just straightforward conversations designed to make ADHD easier to understand.

Episodes

  1. Oct 9

    So, What Actually Is ADHD?

    You can know exactly what needs doing, have the time to do it, and still feel completely stuck. That gap between intention and action is where a lot of ADHD shame lives, so we wanted to talk about it properly, with a clinician who sees it every day. Richie is joined by Dr Denzel Mitchell, Clinical Lead at Assessment UK, to strip ADHD back to the essentials: what it is, how it shows up, and why it is far more than the stereotype of someone who cannot sit still. We get into the lived reality of ADHD symptoms in adults, from sleep problems and a mind that will not switch off, to dopamine and why mundane tasks like laundry, cleaning, and admin can feel weirdly impossible. Dr Mitchell explains the ADHD spectrum in plain language, including inattentive ADHD without visible hyperactivity, internal restlessness, and the ways girls and women can mask symptoms for years. We also unpack time blindness, not as “not knowing the time”, but as misjudging how long life actually takes. With ADHD diagnosis numbers rising, we take on the overdiagnosis headlines and talk about what is really driving demand: awareness, reduced stigma, changing lifestyles, and the loss of structure in a post-COVID, device-heavy, hybrid-working world. We also cover why a robust ADHD assessment matters, especially when anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and lack of sleep can mimic or worsen attention problems, and when other neurodivergent conditions can overlap. If you’re looking for clear, UK-focused ADHD information that respects both science and lived experience, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the series.

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ADHD in Focus is a podcast from Assessment UK exploring ADHD without the jargon, the stereotypes or the endless scrolling for answers at 1am. Sit down with Richie Daysh and Dr. Denzel Mitchell from Assessment UK, as we get into the questions people actually ask about ADHD. What does it really look like? What happens during an assessment? Why is ADHD so often misunderstood? What happens after diagnosis? And why can two people with ADHD have completely different experiences Each episode brings together clinical insight, honest conversations, real questions and the occasional subject that probably deserves more attention than it gets. We’ll talk about assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support, as well as the everyday realities of living with ADHD. We’ll bust a few myths along the way, look at some of the things people get wrong about ADHD, and explore the questions people might be too curious, embarrassed or distracted to ask themselves. There’s no diagnosing yourself through your headphones here. Just straightforward conversations designed to make ADHD easier to understand.

Information

  • Creator
    Assessment UK
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 ADHD in Focus - Assessment UK
  • Show Website
    ADHD in Focus

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