#[](#See /r/DiscordWidget for info & help)
#####[](#by u/titleproblems)
> ######[](#discordimg)[Join us on Discord!](https://discord.gg/adhd)  
> 
> ^[download ^[discord](https://discordapp.com/download) ^or ^use [^the ^web ^app](https://discordapp.com/)^]

# New to /r/ADHD?

## Megathreads

* We have [weekly recurring posts](/r/adhd/wiki/megathreads) for discussing topics that frequently pop up

## Before Posting
* __[Read the Rules and Guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/adhd/about/rules/)__
* [Read the FAQ](https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/index)
* [Search the Subreddit](https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/search?q=&restrict_sr=on) 
* [Understand Reddiquette](https://reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette)

## Frequently Asked Questions
* [**Diagnosis** Process & Presentations](https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/diagnosis)  
* [**Medication** Options & **Titration** Process](https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/medication)  
* [**Assistance** from state and school](https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/assistance)  
* [Comorbidity](https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/index#wiki_comorbidity)   

## Essential Viewing

### [30 Essential Ideas You Should Know About ADHD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzhbAK1pdPM&list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY)


* Length: 2:54:25    
Excellent introductory lecture on ADHD: what it is, how it affects those who have it, how to treat it to treat, and the potential consequences of not treating it. It is split into segments for easy watching. By Dr. Russell Barkley.

### [International Consensus Statement on ADHD](http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/Consensus2002.pdf)

* Barkley et al, 2002

### [The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based Conclusions About The Disorder](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976342100049X?via%3Dihub)

* Faraone et al, 2021

<div class="md"><h1><a href="#See%20/r/DiscordWidget%20for%20info%20&amp;%20help"></a></h1>

<h5><a href="#by%20u/titleproblems"></a></h5>

<blockquote>
<h6><a href="#discordimg"></a><a href="https://discord.gg/adhd">Join us on Discord!</a></h6>

<p><sup>[download</sup> <sup><a href="https://discordapp.com/download">discord</a></sup> <sup>or</sup> <sup>use</sup> <a href="https://discordapp.com/"><sup>the</sup> <sup>web</sup> <sup>app</sup></a><sup>]</sup></p>
</blockquote>

<h1>New to <a href="/r/ADHD">/r/ADHD</a>?</h1>

<h2>Megathreads</h2>

<ul>
<li>We have <a href="/r/adhd/wiki/megathreads">weekly recurring posts</a> for discussing topics that frequently pop up</li>
</ul>

<h2>Before Posting</h2>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/adhd/about/rules/">Read the Rules and Guidelines</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/index">Read the FAQ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/search?q=&amp;restrict_sr=on">Search the Subreddit</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette">Understand Reddiquette</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/diagnosis"><strong>Diagnosis</strong> Process &amp; Presentations</a><br/></li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/medication"><strong>Medication</strong> Options &amp; <strong>Titration</strong> Process</a><br/></li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/assistance"><strong>Assistance</strong> from state and school</a><br/></li>
<li><a href="https://reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/index#wiki_comorbidity">Comorbidity</a><br/></li>
</ul>

<h2>Essential Viewing</h2>

<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzhbAK1pdPM&amp;list=PLzBixSjmbc8eFl6UX5_wWGP8i0mAs-cvY">30 Essential Ideas You Should Know About ADHD</a></h3>

<ul>
<li>Length: 2:54:25<br/>
Excellent introductory lecture on ADHD: what it is, how it affects those who have it, how to treat it to treat, and the potential consequences of not treating it. It is split into segments for easy watching. By Dr. Russell Barkley.</li>
</ul>

<h3><a href="http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/Consensus2002.pdf">International Consensus Statement on ADHD</a></h3>

<ul>
<li>Barkley et al, 2002</li>
</ul>

<h3><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976342100049X?via%3Dihub">The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based Conclusions About The Disorder</a></h3>

<ul>
<li>Faraone et al, 2021</li>
</ul>
</div>

Hello welcome to /r/ADHD! Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to subscribe!

t5_2qnwb

We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. Share your stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Nearly a million and a half users say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'. Note: this is a community for in-depth discussions, not a dumping ground for memes, pictures, videos, or short text posts.

<div class="md"><p>We&#39;re an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. Share your stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Nearly a million and a half users say they &#39;feel at home&#39; and &#39;finally found a place where people understand them&#39;. Note: this is a community for in-depth discussions, not a dumping ground for memes, pictures, videos, or short text posts.</p>
</div>

## Use a specific title to get the best response and fewest downvotes. 

###Don't ask a yes / no question -- ask something more specific unless you want the bot to remove the post!  =)

####If you suggest an app or software, please put the OS(es) in the post title!

<div class="md"><h2>Use a specific title to get the best response and fewest downvotes.</h2>

<h3>Don&#39;t ask a yes / no question -- ask something more specific unless you want the bot to remove the post!  =)</h3>

<h4>If you suggest an app or software, please put the OS(es) in the post title!</h4>
</div>

What’s a recent smell that you noticed you really enjoyed?