Young people with ADHD may need support in different ways. Whatever best helps, you can find out more about it in this section of our website. There are links to organisations that offer advice and practical support, as well as useful websites and directories that will signpost you to more help.
Young people with ADHD may also find the information for adults with ADHD helpful.
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These websites provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to ADHD in young people.
The national NHS website includes information on the symptoms of ADHD, as well as advice about diagnosis, treatment, and living with ADHD.
The Young Minds website includes a guide for young people living with ADHD.
The ADHD UK website provides information, videos and animations to help people understand more about ADHD in young people.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance on the diagnosis and management of ADHD gives a useful clinical overview of the condition, as well as information and resources for families.
The Understanding ADHD section of the website includes information on topics including ADHD traits, the diagnosis process and living with ADHD.
ADHD is not a mental health condition but young people with ADHD may be more likely to experience mental health challenges and need support.
Many people with ADHD experience emotions differently to others. It is estimated that emotional dysregulation affects around half of all adults with ADHD. Young people with ADHD may therefore need additional support to manage their emotional wellbeing.
Vita Health Group offer free talking therapies and guided self-help to people who are aged 16 and over and experiencing anxiety or depression. The service is not specific to people with ADHD but people living with ADHD may benefit from this support if they are experiencing mental health difficulties. It can be accessed online via self-referral.
In some cases, CAMHS may provide support to autistic children and young people under the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
If you are struggling and need to talk, these free services are available at any time, day or night, whatever age you are:
Learn more about mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people in our section on mental health and neurodiversity.
Specialist support and information is available for young people with special educational needs, which can include ADHD.
The local SENDiass service provides specialist support and information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which can include ADHD.
Peer support brings people together to share experiences, and can help young people with ADHD to connect.
Peer support can be accessed via groups, networks and activities in the local community. It can provide a non-judgmental, safe space that allows people to connect with others, speak openly, and share advice and suggestions.
Barnardo’s HYPE puts young people’s voice at the heart of children’s health and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The service supports four young people’s health councils including Mental Health Voice and Neurodivergent Voice.
The charity provides an online community forum for adults with ADHD over the age of 18. The charity also hosts public talks and workshops on ADHD around the UK, in partnership with Seed Talks.
Moving from children’s services to adult’s service can sometimes be challenging for young people with special educational needs.
The three local councils provide information and advice for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) moving from children’s services to adult’s services. This may be helpful to some young people with ADHD who have previously benefitted from the support of these services.
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Groups and activities, parent support groups, local charities, educational support and more.
Support for children with ADHD
Local groups and organisations, online support, emotional health, advocacy and more.
Support for adults with ADHD
Digital tools, sensory resources and practical aids that can help neurodivergent people in different settings.
Helpful resources for neurodivergent people