This Autumn, the UK has seen a shortage of life-altering medication for people living with ADHD. Many have found themselves completely out of pills and are now having to deal with symptoms which made life so tough prior to their diagnosis. Claudia Hammond hears about this challenging situation from Steph, who was only diagnosed with ADHD in August but experienced life-altering benefits after taking medication. Now having run out, she's struggling, and worries that even if she gets her prescription soon, this might happen again. Claudia hears what's caused this shortage from Martin Sawer, executive director of the UK Healthcare Distribution Association, and what people living with ADHD can do in the meantime from psychiatrist, Uthish Sreedaran.
Caring for a relative in the final months of their life can be challenging and all consuming. And once they pass away, the carer can be left not only feeling bereaved but without a purpose. Nick contacted allinthemind@bbc.co.uk to explain how he struggled when he lost his wife following years of caring for her, and how - after a period of complete darkness - a new purpose emerged in his life.
Catherine Loveday, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Westminster, joins Claudia in the studio to discuss how different people assume distinct roles when caring for a relative with dementia, why keeping positive news a secret might bring us benefits and your experiences of forgetting 2021...
Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Julia Ravey Studio Manager: Tim Heffer Editor: Holly Squire Production Co-ordinator: Siobhan Maguire
Lockdown easing and mental health; early life stress and catching cold; new lockdown jobs
Space travel's impact on the brain; Viktor Frankl's search for meaning; Contagious stress
How children think about maths and time
The Touch Test
Are bucket lists a good thing?
Allergies and anxiety; imposter syndrome; recognising dog expressions
The importance of play in childhood
Pain and the brain
Lawyers' wellbeing; sociable brains; young peoples' mental health advisory group
Magic and gender bias
Acceptance and commitment therapy; Million Minds tour; Personality traits and spending behaviour
Tackling Mental Health Myths
The need for possessions, predicting effective use of CBT, talking to strangers
Stress at work
Preventing anxiety, CALMTown, Air pollution and psychosis
The science of meetings, Helping those with dementia sleep, Estimating body size
The psychology of motivation and procrastination
New approach to spider phobia, Putting yourself in someone else's shoes, Empathic cars
NDAs, The Listening Place
Trigger warnings, Myths about Van Gogh's mental health
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