So! What are some stigmas about ADHD in Singapore?

1: “ADHD isn’t real!” or “Everyone is a bit ADHD sometimes!”

2: If you can sit still, you definitely don’t have ADHD.

3: “But you’re smart! You can’t have ADHD!”

4: ADHD is an excuse or result of poor parenting

5: “You can’t have ADHD! You can focus on ___________!”

6. You shouldn’t be taking drugs (medicine) if you have ADHD. It will make your condition much worse!

7. ADHD is over-diagnosed.

8. But I’m a girl! Only boys are unfortunate enough to get ADHD.

9. ADHD isn’t even that much of a big deal.

10. People with ADHD are a danger to society, and they need to be isolated from the world.

In our next post, we’ll be moving onto debunking these myths. Find out the truth behind the various aspects of ADHD!

Sources:

1) saseye.com/2015/12/14/singapore-overcoming-stigmas-of-learning-disorders/(opens in a new tab)

2) https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-myths-misconceptions-and-stereotypes-about-adhd

3) youtube.com/watch?v=V5tLi1bYilA(opens in a new tab)

4) https://www.medicaldaily.com/11-biggest-myths-and-misconceptions-about-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-356008