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ADHD motivation difficulties: tips for getting started

Find practical strategies for managing ADHD motivation difficulties, including how to start and stay on track with tasks.

ADHD time blindness: tips for tracking time

Learn practical tips for managing time and reducing stress with ADHD, including planning, prioritising, and breaking tasks down into steps.

How can I get an ADHD assessment?

Find step-by-step information on how to access an ADHD assessment, whether you're under or over 18, and what to expect during the process.

How to cope with ADHD communication difficulties

Find tips for managing communication difficulties with ADHD, from scheduling difficult conversations to regulating emotions and respecting your own strengths.

What are my ADHD treatment options?

A guide to the different types of medications and therapies available, including practical lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms of ADHD.

What is ADHD?

Find out about the symptoms, causes, and types of ADHD. Learn more about diagnosis and the impact ADHD symptoms can have on daily life.

What supports can I access after a late ADHD diagnosis?

Learn more about why ADHD might be missed in childhood and the supports available for adults with ADHD in work, education, and at home.

Real life stories

Embracing my life as a Black Irish LGBTQAI+ Teen with ADHD

Bel shares how life's ups and downs taught them about identity, resilience, and support.

How my undiagnosed ADHD led to burnout

Emma's journey to finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis at 24 helped shed light on how ADHD symptoms contributed to burnout.

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ADHD Ireland

ADHD Ireland provides support and services for people with ADHD & those who support them, including support groups, courses &...

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HSE Find a GP

The HSE's 'Find a GP' can help you get contact information for GPs in your area. If you are having...

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HSE National Counselling Service

The National Counselling Service (NCS) provides free counselling to people age 18 or older who experienced childhood abuse or neglect....

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HSE Your Mental Health

HSE Mental Health Supports provide a list of mental health supports, phone lines, services, apps and more for those dealing...

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Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)

IACP provides a directory of therapists that provide their paid services across Ireland.

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Jigsaw

Jigsaw is a nationwide charity that offers free therapy to young people between the age of 12-25, as well as...

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Local counselling services

A range of local, community-based services providing affordable professional counselling to children and adolescents, adults or both. Available in: Dublin...

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Pieta

Pieta provides emergency 24/7 text and phone line, online or in-person counselling and wider supports for those at risk of...

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Your Mental Health information line

The Your Mental Health information line provide information on the mental health supports and services available to you and how...

Books, podcasts, and apps

ADHD Ireland app

ADHD Ireland's app provides reliable information on adhd including diagnosis, supports, and self-help techniques.

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A Guide for Autistic Wellbeing

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Adults provides practical strategies to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and enhance well-being, offering a supportive guide tailored to autistic individuals' unique needs.

Let’s Chat – ADHD

This podcast from adhd Ireland will help you understand, learn and explore more around the topic of adhd.

Living with dyspraxia: a guide for adults with developmental dyspraxia

Living with Dyspraxia is a practical guide for adults with developmental dyspraxia, offering strategies, support, and insights to navigate daily challenges and improve confidence and well-being.

Making Dyslexia work for you

Making Dyslexia Work for You by Vicki Goodwin offers practical strategies, advice, and support to help individuals with dyslexia navigate challenges, build confidence, and succeed in daily life.

The adult autism assessment handbook : a neurodiversity affirmative approach

The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook offers a neurodiversity-affirmative approach to diagnosing autism in adults, providing practical guidance for clinicians and support for autistic individuals.

The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook

The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay offers practical techniques to manage stress, relax, and improve overall well-being.

Where is my mind?

Where is my mind? is a podcast hosted by Niall Breslin exploring how we can better look after our heads and our hearts.

Activities

54321 Grounding Technique

Grounding is a quick, easy way to refocus on the present moment by using your senses or simple mental exercises. Learn how to use grounding exercises to reduce stress in the moment.

Deep Breathing Exercise

Deep breathing helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve focus, and promote relaxation by increasing oxygen flow and calming the nervous system.

Guided Mindful Meditation

Mindfulness meditation can help boost your mood, combat stress and improve your wellbeing. Take 5 minutes for yourself today and practice self-care with this guided meditation.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce stress, improve relaxation, and ease tension.