ADHD Aha! | ADHD and mental health in the Black community (John’s story)

John Hazelwood was diagnosed with ADHD shortly after he graduated from college. He was in therapy and had trouble with test anxiety. Music was the only thing that helped him study and actually remember what he read. Then he got curious about ADHD medication and talked about it with his doctor, who recommended an ADHD evaluation.
John, a mechanical engineer in Virginia, co-founded the Men’s ADHD Support Group, an organization aimed at helping men with ADHD find community and acceptance. John talks about facing stigma around ADHD and mental health in the Black community, what songs sound like ADHD, and much more.
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[@lastking804]

You is a prisoner to your own mind, not because something is wrong with you but because you don't understand it...... that is powerful I just recently found out I have adhd

[@RosaEstanli]

Being dyslexic I identify with everything he said growing up. School was so hard for me. Multi-sensory learning helped but when I went back to school as an adult I understood how I learned. Learning with music helped me study for my Master's Comp exams. So spot on!

[@Miawallce80]

Wow listening to the first 10 min is like listening to me! I'm a drummer and what he said about patterns in the mind is exactly how I would describe how I learn things

[@hinotbyefelicia9424]

This is so dope and resonates so hard. Thank you for this thoughtful discussion.

[@UnderstoodOrg]

Thanks for listening

[@jalalstephens7457]

I got diagnosed last year i am 48 now i was beaten for my struggles in school .. medicine is helping but abuse and self esteem issues have me struggling

[@UnderstoodOrg]

We're sending big hugs your way. We believe in you!

[@lavitorroja2632]

first!