Cork event offers expert advice on life with ADHD

An event that provides “clear, expert guidance on navigating life with ADHD” will take place in Cork city next month.

Organised by ADHD Ireland Cork, ‘Meet the Experts’ will feature a panel of healthcare professionals who will share their expertise on ADHD.

The event takes place on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30pm in the ballroom of The Metropole Hotel.

Event organisers say Meet the Experts will also offer a “unique opportunity for attendees to deepen their understanding of ADHD from those who work with it every day”.

The panel will feature consultant psychiatrist Dr Mary Evans, senior clinical psychologist Dr Vicky Matthews, general practitioner Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, and occupational therapist Claire Considine.

As well as discussing their work and expertise, they will answer questions from attendees.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference affecting approximately 5% of the population, leading to challenges in organisation, focus, and self-regulation.

Meet the Experts is open to anyone already diagnosed with ADHD or who is seeking a diagnosis.

Speaking ahead of the event, Cork ADHD Ireland service development manager, Martin Finn, said it aims to provide “clear, expert guidance on navigating life with ADHD”.

“It is poorly understood, despite the debilitating impact it can have on daily life.

“The traits are often misinterpreted by others as lack of interest, care, or motivation and this can lead to low self-esteem, poor mental health and anger issues, which can result in school, work, and relationship problems.

“Many adults with ADHD or parents of children with ADHD are unsure of the steps to take in relation to diagnosis and management and we hope to help with this by hosting this event,” he added.

• Tickets available for €5 on Eventbrite or through the ADHD Ireland webpage adhdireland.ie/meet-the-experts-adhd-ireland-cork.
• For more information on this event or other ADHD supports, visit www.adhdireland.ie or email martin@adhdireland.ie.