Many people with ADHD experience emotions differently to others. It is estimated that emotional dysregulation affects around half of all adults with ADHD. People with ADHD may therefore need additional support to manage their emotional wellbeing.
Find information on local and national organisations that provide mental health support to adults.
Vita Health Group offer free talking therapies and guided self-help to people who are 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.
24/7 support if you need to talk
If you are struggling and need to talk, these free services are available at any time, day or night, whatever age you are:
- Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support via text message
- Call the Samaritans on 0117 983 1000, however big or small the problem
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provide mental health support to both adults and children in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Learn more about mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people in our section on mental health and neurodiversity.
