CHADD
Children and Adults with ADHD — information, support groups, and a professional directory.
chadd.org ↗ADHD Meaning / Resources & Support
where to get real helpResources & support.
This site can help you understand ADHD — but for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support, you'll want real people and organizations. Here's where to turn.
Independent & non-commercial — we don't sell referrals
Last updated June 2026
if you need help right now
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01 — trusted organizations
Where to learn & connect.
Established, non-profit and public-health sources for reliable information and community.
ADDA
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association — focused specifically on adults with ADHD.
add.org ↗CDC
Clear, plain-language public-health information on ADHD across the lifespan.
cdc.gov/adhd ↗NIMH
The US National Institute of Mental Health — research-grounded overviews of ADHD.
nimh.nih.gov ↗APA
The American Psychiatric Association — patient-facing explainers and the diagnostic framework.
psychiatry.org ↗Cleveland Clinic
Accessible medical overviews of ADHD, diagnosis, and management.
clevelandclinic.org ↗Many of these are US-based. If you're elsewhere, search for your country's national ADHD charity or health service — most have their own excellent resources.
02 — finding a professional
Getting assessed.
Start with your doctor
A family doctor or GP can be the first step — discussing your concerns and referring you on.
Use a directory
Organizations like CHADD list professionals who assess and treat ADHD. National charities often do too.
Come prepared
Bring notes on your history and how it affects daily life. Our appointment-prep tool builds that sheet for you.
For what to expect from the process, see getting assessed.
03 — our standards
How we choose sources.
honest & independent
We point only to established public-health bodies and recognized non-profits — never to anyone who paid to be here, because no one can. We don't sell referrals or run ads. If a link ever breaks or an organization changes, let us know and we'll fix it. Last reviewed June 2026.