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ADHD hotspots, supporting AFL players + giving blood

Adult ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed, but rates can vary drastically depending on where you live. So what's going on?

And after AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced, what Carlton said is, a 'mental health episode' on the field last week, people are demanding answers. Did Carlton fail its duty of care? And are players getting adequate support?

Plus, gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term relationships can donate blood from today after changes to eligibility rules. 

Listen now: 

01:00- The neighbourhoods where ADHD is skyrocketing 

11:26  - Questions unanswered after Elijah Hollands incident

21:51 - Blood donation rules change

Guests: 

  • Dr Norman Swann, journalist, Four Corners + The Health Report
  • Tom Boyd, ex-AFL player
  • Daniel Cotter, advocate for blood donation changes

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