Self-diagnosing ADHD: social media, statistics and everything in between

What’s on offer?

Join us for Science or Fiction Live! A special live recording of the Science or Fiction Podcast, hosted by Dr Kathryn Bates (Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London) in the Studio at Science Gallery London.

What’s it about?

Should we worry about online self-diagnosis? Is this trend contributing to rising ADHD rates?

Explore why ADHD rates are increasing and how to use social media wisely when seeking ADHD information. Engage in the Q&A session to get your questions answered and get the chance to win a bundle of popuilar science books signed by the authors in our subscription raffle.

Dr Bates and youth advisor Mariam Shah will host an insightful interview with ADHD experts Shauna Champell (Podcast Director of ADHD Babes) and Professor Ellie Dommett (Professor of Neuroscience at King's College London), diving into the big questions surrounding self-diagnosis of ADHD.

There will be merch, drinks, nibbles - and stimulating conversation! This free event aims to make mental health science accessible and useful to young people aged 16-24.

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Kathryn Bates, Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London

Miriam Shah, lived experience youth advisor

With guests:

Shauna Champell (Podcast Director of ADHD Babes)

Professor Ellie Dommett (Professor of Neuroscience at King's College London)

Open to

All welcome

Of particular interest to

Our podcast is aimed at 16-24 year olds interested in mental health and wellbeing - their own and in general!