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<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for, please let us know via our feedback form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> \u201cIf you’re struggling with a particular aspect of ADHD, there’s sure enough someone else who struggles with it too”<\/p>\n<\/div> Natalie, Swanage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Online information and guidance<\/p><\/h2><\/div> The national NHS website includes information on the symptoms of ADHD, as well as advice about diagnosis, treatment, and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n The Young Minds website includes a guide for young people living with ADHD.<\/p>\n This useful guide from Dorset\u2019s Child Development Centre provides a general overview of ADHD and characteristics that people with ADHD have, as well as strategies that may help at home.<\/p>\n The ADHD UK website provides information, videos and animations to help people understand more about ADHD in young people.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Understanding ADHD section of the website<\/a> includes information on topics including ADHD traits, the diagnosis process and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Online information and guidance<\/p><\/h2><\/div> These websites provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to ADHD in young people.<\/p>\n<\/div> The national NHS website includes information on the symptoms of ADHD, as well as advice about diagnosis, treatment, and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n The Young Minds website includes a guide for young people living with ADHD.<\/p>\n This useful guide from Dorset\u2019s Child Development Centre provides a general overview of ADHD and characteristics that people with ADHD have, as well as strategies that may help at home.<\/p>\n The ADHD UK website provides information, videos and animations to help people understand more about ADHD in young people.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The Understanding ADHD section of the website<\/a> includes information on topics including ADHD traits, the diagnosis process and living with ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Emotional health and wellbeing<\/p><\/h2><\/div> 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.<\/p>\n Find information on organisations that provide mental health support to young people in Dorset.<\/p>\n Find information on organisations that provide mental health support to children and young people.<\/p>\n Dorset HealthCare\u2019s Steps2Wellbeing provides free talking therapies and guided self-help to people aged 18 and over who are experiencing anxiety or depression. It can be accessed online via self-referral.<\/p>\n In some cases, CMHT may provide support to young people aged 18 and over who are experiencing mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n In some cases, CAMHS may provide support to autistic children and young people under the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n If you are struggling and need to talk, these free services are available at any time, day or night, whatever age you are:<\/p>\n Learn more about mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people in our section on mental health and neurodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Emotional health and wellbeing<\/p><\/h2><\/div> ADHD is not a mental health condition but young people with ADHD may be more likely to experience mental health challenges and need support.<\/p>\n<\/div> 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.<\/p>\n Find information on organisations that provide mental health support to young people in Dorset.<\/p>\n Find information on organisations that provide mental health support to children and young people.<\/p>\n Dorset HealthCare\u2019s Steps2Wellbeing provides free talking therapies and guided self-help to people aged 18 and over who are experiencing anxiety or depression. It can be accessed online via self-referral.<\/p>\n In some cases, CMHT may provide support to young people aged 18 and over who are experiencing mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n In some cases, CAMHS may provide support to autistic children and young people under the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties.<\/p>\n If you are struggling and need to talk, these free services are available at any time, day or night, whatever age you are:<\/p>\n Learn more about mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people in our section on mental health and neurodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Local organisations<\/p><\/h2><\/div> The two local SENDiass services provide specialist support and information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which can include ADHD.<\/p>\n Dorset\u2019s Recovery Education Centre is run by Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum. The centre provides courses to help anyone aged 18 or over with ADHD, as well as those supporting them. Courses take place in person and online, and cover the strengths and challenges of living with ADHD, the diagnostic process, facing change, and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Local organisations<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Specialist support and information is available for young people with special educational needs, which can include ADHD.<\/p>\n<\/div> The two local SENDiass services provide specialist support and information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), which can include ADHD.<\/p>\n Dorset\u2019s Recovery Education Centre is run by Dorset HealthCare and Dorset Mental Health Forum. The centre provides courses to help anyone aged 18 or over with ADHD, as well as those supporting them. Courses take place in person and online, and cover the strengths and challenges of living with ADHD, the diagnostic process, facing change, and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/neurodiversity\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/PeopleCircles-Harry-NHS_Red.png\" "\\"PeopleCircles-Harry-NHS_Red\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>These websites provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to ADHD in young people.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
National NHS website \u2013 ADHD information<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Young Minds \u2013 guide to ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Children and young people with ADHD \u2013 advice and support pack<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
ADHD UK \u2013 about ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
NICE guidelines \u2013 ADHD diagnosis and management<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Understanding ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
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National NHS website \u2013 ADHD information<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Young Minds \u2013 guide to ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Children and young people with ADHD \u2013 advice and support pack<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
ADHD UK \u2013 about ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
NICE guidelines \u2013 ADHD diagnosis and management<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Understanding ADHD<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>ADHD is not a mental health condition but young people with ADHD may be more likely to experience mental health challenges and need support.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Dorset Youth \u2013 mental health support<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Public Health Dorset \u2013 directory of support<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Steps2Wellbeing service<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
24\/7 support if you need to talk<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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More information on mental health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Read more<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
Dorset Youth \u2013 mental health support<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Public Health Dorset \u2013 directory of support<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Steps2Wellbeing service<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
24\/7 support if you need to talk<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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More information on mental health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Specialist support and information is available for young people with special educational needs, which can include ADHD.<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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Dorset Recovery Education Centre<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Dorset Recovery Education Centre<\/a><\/h4>\n
Peer support and networks<\/h2><\/div>