If you’ve ever wondered whether you might have ADHD, you’ve probably had more questions than answers. What does an assessment involve? Will anyone take me seriously? What happens if I’m diagnosed, or if I’m not?
That’s why we’ve launched ADHD in Focus, a podcast from Assessment UK where our Clinical Lead, consultant psychiatrist Dr Denzel Mitchell, answers the questions people ask most about ADHD. No jargon, no sales pitch. Just clear answers from someone who assesses adults for ADHD.
The first episode is out now. You can watch it above.
What is ADHD in Focus?
ADHD in Focus is a podcast for anyone thinking about an ADHD assessment, for themselves or someone they care about. Each episode, Dr Mitchell takes real questions from listeners and answers them in plain English.
Think of it as access all areas to a clinician’s view of ADHD. You’ll hear how a consultant psychiatrist thinks about symptoms, what they look for in an assessment, and why ADHD can look so different from one person to the next.
Why we started the podcast
Many people spend years wondering about ADHD before they speak to anyone. Some aren’t sure their experiences count. Others have read so much online that they don’t know what to believe.
We wanted to make it easier to hear from a specialist before you make any decisions. Listening to a consultant psychiatrist talk openly about ADHD can help you understand your options, prepare questions, or decide whether an assessment is right for you.
You’re allowed to find out.
Meet your host: Dr Denzel Mitchell
Dr Denzel Mitchell is a consultant psychiatrist and Clinical Lead at Assessment UK. He has a particular interest in assessing neurodivergent conditions, including ADHD in women and more complex presentations where neurodivergence and mental health overlap.
As Clinical Lead, he knows first-hand what people worry about before their appointment, and what they want to know afterwards.
What’s in episode one?
In our first episode, Richie Daysh sits down with Dr. Denzel Mitchell to unpack what ADHD really looks like in adults, well beyond the ‘can’t sit still’ stereotype.
- Why dopamine makes laundry and admin feel impossible
- Sleep struggles and a mind that won’t switch off
- Inattentive ADHD, internal restlessness and masking in women
- Time blindness: misjudging how long life actually takes
- Overdiagnosis headlines vs what’s really driving demand
- Why a robust assessment matters when anxiety, stress or trauma overlap
Got a question for Dr Mitchell?
ADHD in Focus is built around your questions. If there’s something you’d like Dr Mitchell to answer on a future episode, send it to us at enquiries@assessmentuk.com. We read every question, and we’ll never share your name without your permission.
Where to listen
You can watch ADHD in Focus on YouTube and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes.
You’ll also find short clips from each episode on our Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Thinking about an ADHD assessment?
If the podcast has you thinking about an assessment, you can find out how our ADHD assessment works or read our frequently asked questions.
Clarity, from here.
