ADHD Advocates Find a Home On TikTok

It’s perhaps unsurprising that a number of people with ADHD have congregated on TikTok. In many ways, the platform is perfectly designed for the ADHD brain—content is highly visual, creative, and succinct (videos have a max. length of 60 seconds), not to mention, a welcome distraction from life’s more mundane tasks. 

Indeed, thanks to TikTok, even people without ADHD get to experience the joys of time blindness! There’s never been a social media platform better designed to suck up an hour of your time in what feels like a few minutes. Consider yourself warned.


However, with that screen-time warning in mind, the way people are using TikTok to raise awareness of ADHD among new audiences is worth celebrating. By sharing their own experiences, ‘ADHDers’ are able to debunk tired misconceptions about ADHD and reduce stigmas associated with what many still view as a “deficit disorder.” 

For people with ADHD who feel misunderstood in a world designed for neurotypicals, the ADHD TikTok community is a place where they can feel seen.



ADHD-Related TikTok Accounts

 

Dani Donovan (@danidonovan)

Known best for her hilarious and oh-so-relatable comics about day-to-day life with ADHD (which have been shared tens of thousands of times and reposted by celebrities like Mindy Kaling), Dani Donovan has taken to TikTok to share her funny and insightful glimpses into the ADHD experience.

 

Dr. Hallowell (@drhallowell)

Hey, we know this guy! Dr Hallowell is proof that TikTok is for everyone, not just Gen Z influencers doing dance challenges. He’s also contributing his expertise as a board-certified psychiatrist, best-selling author, and world-renowned authority on ADHD. His professional wisdom provides a needed balance to the more anecdotal ADHD tips from non-experts on TikTok. 

 

Peter Hyphen (@peterhyphen)

Peter Hyphen’s account mainly consists of two types of videos: anecdotes from his life with ADHD and advice based on those experiences. From his internal monologues during work Zoom calls to tips on dating with ADHD, his friendly videos help an ADHD diagnosis seem less scary and much more manageable. 

@peterhyphen

and even then you'll end up sitting in the target parking lot for 10 minutes going "why did I come here" #ADHD #dreams #dreamjournal #mentalhealth

♬ original sound - Peter Hyphen
 

ADHaDult (@adhadult)

ADHaDult is all about the experience of having ADHD as an adult, as told by Carls, a mental health advocate with degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology. Carls blends personal experience with their background in science to debunk misconceptions about ADHD, breakdown more complicated concepts, and answer follower questions. 

@adhadult

Reply to @millenia716 poor grades are common with ADHD, but not required. #adhdawarenessmonth #adhdfacts #adhdadvocate

♬ original sound - Mental Health & ADHD | Carls
 

lesleypsyd (@lesleypsyd)

Lesley is a therapist with ADHD who uses TikTok to share her insight and advice on all things neurodiversity. Many of her videos are direct responses to her followers’ questions, and her account feels very much like a virtual online support group for people with ADHD. She also uses her account to share the voices of other experts and people in the neurodiverse community. 

@lesleypsyd

Reply to @just4meandmine how can I help my ADHD child? #adhd #therapistsoftiktok

♬ original sound - lesleypsyd
 

Amanada Leigh / creating. in. chaos. (@creating.in.chaos)

Amanda Leigh’s videos are honest and direct conversations about her life as someone with ADHD. She talks about ADHD from the perspective of a small business owner, a creative, a partner, and a woman. She keeps it real, while staying upbeat and humorous. 

 

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