Anita Thapar
@anita-thapar.bsky.social
Background: clinical and academic child and adolescent psychiatry, ADHD policy
Interests: ADHD, youth mental health
Interests: ADHD, youth mental health
Shown by all the scientists on the NHS England ADHD Taskforce-why is this debate not shifting to implementing transformations suggested? Good chat with Minister Ahmed-really hope there is constructive and evidence-informed action @zubirahmed.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk @wesstreeting.bsky.social
Head of Dept @tamsinford.bsky.social responds to claims that ADHD is overdiagnosed:
Evidence shows ADHD is underdiagnosed. Around 1 in 20 people meet diagnostic criteria but never receive a diagnosis or access services.
🚫Restricting support harms those already underserved
🧠 bit.ly/48Flieu
Evidence shows ADHD is underdiagnosed. Around 1 in 20 people meet diagnostic criteria but never receive a diagnosis or access services.
🚫Restricting support harms those already underserved
🧠 bit.ly/48Flieu
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Shown by all the scientists on the NHS England ADHD Taskforce-why is this debate not shifting to implementing transformations suggested? Good chat with Minister Ahmed-really hope there is constructive and evidence-informed action @zubirahmed.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk @wesstreeting.bsky.social
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Attending @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social's young people's mental health summer school.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
a neon sign that says attention on a black background
ALT: a neon sign that says attention on a black background
media.tenor.com
July 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Attending @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social's young people's mental health summer school.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Interesting talk from Prof Stephan Collishaw.
Key take aways: there really is a worrying increase in prevalence of MH problems in young people (not just a reporting issue) and outcomes are getting worse.
Population prevalence rates of youth mental health problems rose across all nations after covid. Super work done on time trends by multiple scientists Ford, Collishaw etc. Time to address support and recovery-the focus of the rest of Europe. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Population prevalence rates of youth mental health problems rose across all nations after covid. Super work done on time trends by multiple scientists Ford, Collishaw etc. Time to address support and recovery-the focus of the rest of Europe. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A thorough examination of ADHD prevalence by the evidence group of the @england.nhs.uk ADHD Taskforce-UK scientists showed that ADHD is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
A thorough examination of ADHD prevalence by the evidence group of the @england.nhs.uk ADHD Taskforce-UK scientists showed that ADHD is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A thorough examination of ADHD prevalence by the evidence group of the @england.nhs.uk ADHD Taskforce-UK scientists showed that ADHD is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
A thorough examination of ADHD prevalence by the evidence group of the @england.nhs.uk ADHD Taskforce-UK scientists showed that ADHD is under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK. @tamsinford.bsky.social @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social
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We're marking #IDPWD by sharing this blog by Dr. Shevonne Matheiken.
She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Superpower, disability or disorder?
ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the workplace?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We're marking #IDPWD by sharing this blog by Dr. Shevonne Matheiken.
She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point www.statnews.com/2025/12/04/m... via @statnews.com An excellent piece from a scientific and clinical leader
The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point
“Focusing on who ‘counts’ as mentally ill will ultimately send us down the wrong path,” Miranda Wolpert, director of mental health at Wellcome, writes.
www.statnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point www.statnews.com/2025/12/04/m... via @statnews.com An excellent piece from a scientific and clinical leader
Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/yout...
Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters
Timely support can alter life trajectories for those with ADHD.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/yout...
Back on Bluesky after pause for 18 months whilst Chairing ADHD Taskforce
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Back on Bluesky after pause for 18 months whilst Chairing ADHD Taskforce
Back on Bluesky as finished Chairing ADHD Taskforce now
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Back on Bluesky as finished Chairing ADHD Taskforce now
I'm temporarily suspending my account so as not to confuse my academic clinician role with ADHD Taskforce Activities.
November 27, 2024 at 12:22 PM
I'm temporarily suspending my account so as not to confuse my academic clinician role with ADHD Taskforce Activities.
Moved over to Bluesky today finally. We will work on getting the Wolfson Centre moved over. And keen to follow those I was following before. Business as usual-research, clinical topics, neurodivergence policy in Wales, and now ADHD Taskforce in England.
November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Moved over to Bluesky today finally. We will work on getting the Wolfson Centre moved over. And keen to follow those I was following before. Business as usual-research, clinical topics, neurodivergence policy in Wales, and now ADHD Taskforce in England.