ADHD
Neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan on the dangers of over-diagnosis
ADHD, Autism and long-Covid are now well-known medical terms, thanks to their rapid rise in cases in the past ten years. Audio
Sam McBride
As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride why more people than ever before are being diagnosed with the condition - and to what degree… Video, Audio
Rickie Lee Jones on ADHD: 'I have a terrible time concentrating and staying with anything'
Veteran US singer-songerwriter Rickie Lee Jones spoke to Charlotte Ryan in 2023 about how her neurodiversity feeds her imagination and her music. Audio
Talks underway of specialist GPs to initiate ADHD treatment
The Royal College of GPs said it supports the move for GPs to step in and ease the wait time issue. Dr Luke Bradford told Susana Lei'taua GPs are already under strain - but this could be treated as a… Audio
Hopes for ADHD diagnosis for adults sinking due to wait times
The Royal College of GPs said it will be game changer if specialist GPs can pick up the diagnosis and initiate treatment of ADHD in adults. Spokesman Dr Luke Bradford told Checkpoint talks are… Audio
It's Personal with Anika Moa: Trailer
Anika Moa has a new podcast! She chats about issues that are personal to her and her guests, with the likes of movie producer Chelsea Winstanley, White Ferns captain Sophie Devine, actor Robyn Malcolm… Video, Audio
'ADHD is not made-up thing that lazy people just make up'
October is ADHD Awareness Month. After thinking a lot about the best way to help raise awareness of the condition, TAHI presenter Evie Orpe decided to tell her own story and share some thoughts.
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ADHD referrals "virtually impossible": GPs & advocates
GPs say it is virtually impossible to get patients referred for a publicly funded ADHD assessment - and a new survey backs that up. Anyone with suspected ADHD must get an inital assessment by a… Audio
The Detail's Long Read: What's Up With ADHD?
What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it? Audio
The Detail's Long Read: What's Up With ADHD?
What's Up With ADHD? by Mirjam Guesgen: ADHD diagnoses in adults have quadrupled in New Zealand in the past 10 years. What's behind it?
AudioWhat's behind the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses?
A growing number of adults are being diagnosed with the ADHD, according to the not-for-profit advocacy organisation ADHD NZ. But what's behind this rise? ADHD New Zealand chair Darrin Bull joins the… Audio
The Week in Detail: ADHD, protests, an inland port
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: ADHD, protests, an inland port
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioThe ADHD doctor: Hero or villain?
The case of the GP punished for throwing ADHD patients a lifeline has highlighted gaping holes in our system for those who are neurodivergent. Audio
The ADHD doctor: Hero or villain?
The case of the GP punished for throwing ADHD patients a lifeline has highlighted gaping holes in our system for those who are neurodivergent.
AudioFears ADHD patients could lose access to doctor after guilty verdict
Patients of an Auckland GP found guilty for professional misconduct are worried support for ADHD may be even harder to access if the doctor's ability to practice is restricted. Audio
ADHD NZ responds to verdict on Dr Tony Hanne
An Auckland GP accused of incorrectly prescribing ADHD drugs has been found guilty of professional misconduct.
Dr Tony Hanne was charged with prescribing without the approval of a paediatrician or… Video, Audio
Health system rethink on ADHD desperately needed - advocate
Systemic problems in the health system are 'creating harm' for many with ADHD, but recent developments mean the stage is set for that to change, an advocate says. Audio
Changes to ADHD care overdue as more adults diagnosed
Changes to ADHD care under consideration by health officials are long overdue and will benefit a growing number of adults being diagnosed with the condition. Kathryn talks with ADHD NZ Chair Darrin… Audio
ADHD drug prescription system needs change, GP tells court
A GP accused of breaking the rules on prescribing ADHD drugs like Ritalin says he's on a mission to change the system. Tony Hanne has been giving evidence at his own disciplinary hearing saying if he… Audio
