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Samantha Kitchen

Samantha is 18 years old and studying Biomedical Science

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The usual medical focus in articles about ADHD is on how to support the family that is coping with a child with ADHD. Another common focus is about the misdiagnosis of ADHD, and how medication is overprescribed. This article is different. I want to emphasise, from personal experience, the importance of empowering the child or young adult who has ADHD. I also appreciate the chance to explain to others how it feels to have ADHD so they understand the difficulties people like me have.

The usual medical focus in articles about ADHD is on how to support the family that is coping with a child with ADHD. Another common focus is about the misdiagnosis of ADHD, and how medication is overprescribed. This article is different. I want to emphasise, from personal experience, the importance of empowering the child or young adult who has ADHD. I also appreciate the chance to explain to others how it feels to have ADHD so they understand the difficulties people like me have.

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First Healthed Webcast for 2026

TONIGHT! The new dementia test - Assessment & management of the patient with cognitive concerns

Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

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Dr Stephanie Daly

General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Dr Stephanie Daly​ will provide an update on dementia tests in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.