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This Week in ADHD News: May 30, 2025

Jon Wiggens

Jon Wiggens

— 2 min read
This Week in ADHD News: May 30, 2025

Welcome to the inaugural edition of This Week in ADHD News, where we curate the latest developments, research, and tools related to ADHD. Let’s dive in:

📈 NHS Reports 2.5 Million Adults in England May Have ADHD

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The NHS has released its first official estimate, indicating that approximately 2.5 million adults in England may have ADHD. Currently, over 549,000 individuals are awaiting assessments—some for up to two years. This backlog has led many to seek private evaluations, raising concerns about healthcare equity.

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🩺 New South Wales Empowers GPs to Diagnose ADHD

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In a major policy shift, New South Wales, Australia, will allow general practitioners to diagnose and manage ADHD. The initiative aims to reduce wait times and improve accessibility, especially in rural areas. 1,000 GPs will be trained by early next year.

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🎮 EndeavorRx: FDA-Approved Video Game for ADHD Treatment

EndeavorRx, the first video game approved by the FDA to treat ADHD in children aged 8–12, adapts to each player's cognitive performance. Studies show a 36% improvement in attention measures—making it a new frontier in digital therapeutics.

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🧰 Top ADHD-Friendly To-Do List Apps

Managing tasks with ADHD is tough. Here are some apps built with ADHD brains in mind:

  • Amazing Marvin – customizable strategies and reward systems
  • TickTick – built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Sunsama – daily planning with time blocking
  • Twos – notes + tasks in one
  • Finch – gamified daily planner with a virtual pet

🎙️ Spotlight: Scientists with ADHD Share Their Experiences

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A recent article in Nature highlights how scientists with ADHD navigate research careers. They share how they manage time, energy, and focus—and where the traditional academic model falls short.

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📺 Celebrity News: Busy Philipps Opens Up About ADHD Diagnosis

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Actress Busy Philipps recently revealed that her ADHD diagnosis at 39 helped her make sense of lifelong struggles. She hopes to raise awareness, particularly around ADHD in women.

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