Think you might have ADHD? Recently diagnosed? Wondering what actually helps?
'Essential reading' Tom Watson
From the hosts of The ADHD Adults, this is the straight-talking, relatable guide to understanding adult ADHD without the jargon, shame or sugar-coating.
In ADHD Unpacked, Alex and James combine science, lived experience and dark humour to explain what ADHD really looks like in everyday life, from missed deadlines and emotional overwhelm, to hyperfocus and burnout.
Inside, you'll discover:
- What ADHD actually is (and what it isn't)
- Why focus, motivation and emotion regulation can feel so hard
- The truth about medication, diagnosis and common myths
- Practical tools to help you cope, function and feel more in control
Blending research with brutally honest personal insight, this is a guide that doesn't talk down to you - it gets it.
Whether you have ADHD, think you might, or want to better support someone who does, this book will help you make sense of your brain and build a life that works with it - not against it.
'A true gift to the community' Hana Walker Brown, author of A Delicate Game
'A deep dive into the science and misunderstandings of ADHD' Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly
Alex is an ADHD coach and brain scientist who combines his personal experience with ADHD to be a trusted voice in psychoeducation. He is co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults podcast, one of the UK's most popular ADHD resources. Alongside James Brown, Alex co-founded ADHDadultUK, a registered charity, and Focusmag.uk, an evidence-based online magazine for adults with ADHD. Alex has published research and articles on ADHD and, as an honorary Professor at Aston University, he also delivers ADHD coaching and training to thousands of people.
Dr. James Brown is a science communicator with a PhD in Biomedical Science and a Visiting Professor of Science Communication at Aston University. Diagnosed with ADHD in 2021, he co-founded ADHDadultUK, The ADHD Adults Podcast, and Focusmag.uk, an online magazine for adults with ADHD. James is also Director of JBHD Ltd, providing ADHD coaching and institutional training. He has delivered public talks to over 15,000 people across the UK and has appeared in over 30 TV programmes, including Channel 4's Old People's Home for 4-Year-Olds. He is a BBC Advisor and an expert in adult ADHD.