ADHD: Finding My Gold | Katie Friedman | TEDxUWE

The Students Union at UWE | BRAIN MATTERS | MENTAL HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP | Organised by SAMUEL IKPE |

Katie shares her experiences with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). She speaks about the importance of finding your Gold and how she became a teacher and a leader coach to help others realize their potential. It was only after she realized her brain was wired differently, that she was able unlock her potential.

Katie is now a coach and trainer for ADHD and is the Director of Gold Mind Neurodiversity Ltd. This talk was presented at a TEDx event that used the TED conference format, but was organized independently by a local community. Find out more at x

https://adhdadulttreatment.com/adhd-finding-my-gold-katie-friedman-tedxuwe/

This video provides an understanding of Adderall, a drug that is prescribed for individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The video also provides information about the effects of Adderall on symptoms. This video is also used to raise awareness about side effects and possible negative consequences of Adderall use.

This video was created by McMaster students Marija Damjanovska and Sherry Feldman as well as Rammiyaa Devan (Ravi Parhar), Rammiyaa Devan (Rammiyaa Devan), and Veronica Sunbaty, in collaboration with McMaster's Demystifying Medical Program.

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