Blog - CADDAC

July 16, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

Vancouver’s Battle Against Adult ADHD Stigma

I received a call today regarding our post entitled “Vancouver’s Battle Against Adult ADHD Stigma” alerting me that clarification on CADDAC’s position is required. I sincerely thank the caller for taking the time to speak to me about their concerns. Ou

July 14, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

Recent Important studies on ADHD and Suicide Risk

Recent studies out of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that people with ADHD have an increased risk of suicide. In addition, they also found an increased risk of suicide in the parents and siblings of people with ADHD. http://www.liv

July 4, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

Comment on ‘What’s in a Label”

What's in a Label? - Today's Parent Magazine I strongly disagree with the recent article in Today’s parent magazine “What’s in a Label?” http://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/kids-health-labelling-behaviour/, which states that labeling a child w

June 25, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

Vancouver's Battle Against Adult ADHD Stigma

I was notified about an incident that occurred during a Vancouver City Park Board meeting which highlighted the continued misunderstanding and stigma which still remains about adult ADHD. Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Melissa DeGenova shamed and st

June 24, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

Oprah investigates ADHD with Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling, an American journalist best known for her role as the host of “Our America with Lisa Ling” on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), recently decided to pursue an ADHD assessment after covering a segment on ADHD for her show. Check out her journey her

May 30, 2014 - CADDAC National Director

CADDAC in the Community

CADDAC was thrilled to be the community sponsor of Doc Institute’s screening, “A Mind Like Mine - An Intimate Portrait of Life with Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”. A film by Karen O’Donnell. This free documentary screening and p