ADHD Medication and the Brain: Evidence, Effects and Informed Choices

Medication conversations are often reduced to strong opinions or oversimplified brain stories. This session creates space for evidence, uncertainty and informed choice.

This live, interactive webinar is for neurodivergent professionals and anyone who wants a deeper, more useful understanding of neuroinclusion. Divergent Thinking combines accessible explanations of relevant research with neurodivergent lived experience and practical workplace insight. We separate established evidence from assumptions, avoid one-size-fits-all claims and keep the focus on dignity, choice and what helps in real life.

Expect anonymous polls, short games, realistic scenarios and optional reflection activities. You can contribute by voice, chat or polls, or simply listen. There is no cold-calling and cameras are optional. You will leave with a more balanced understanding of the evidence and better questions for informed healthcare conversations. Whether you come for self-understanding, better professional practice or both, the emphasis is on translating insight into respectful action—not fixing people, rewarding conformity or claiming that one strategy works for everyone.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE

• How commonly used ADHD medicines affect relevant brain and body systems

• What research suggests about benefits, side effects and variability

• Why dose, context, co-occurring needs and monitoring matter

• How to prepare informed questions for an appropriately qualified clinician

WHO IT’S FOR

This webinar is for neurodivergent professionals who want practical insight into their own working lives, and for managers, HR and People teams, DEI and L&D professionals, educators, coaches, practitioners, colleagues and allies who want to make neuroinclusion more informed and useful. You do not need a diagnosis or prior specialist knowledge to attend.

HOW THE SESSION WORKS

This is not a passive lecture. Divergent Thinking sessions use anonymous polls, short games, realistic scenarios and optional reflection activities to turn ideas into practice. Participation is always by choice: contribute by voice, chat or polls, or simply listen. There is no cold-calling and cameras are optional.

ACCESSIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

Live automated captions are available. Cameras and microphones are optional. You can participate by voice, chat, anonymous Mentimeter activities or quiet reflection, and you may pass, pause or step away at any time. To discuss another access need, use Eventbrite’s Contact the organiser option. Please do not include private medical information in public questions.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Nat Hawley is the founder of Divergent Thinking, a UK neuroinclusion consultancy. Nat combines neurodivergent lived experience, an MSc in Applied Neuroscience and extensive workplace delivery experience. His approach turns research and real-world insight into clear, ethical and practical action.

ABOUT DIVERGENT THINKING

Divergent Thinking helps organisations turn good intentions into practical neuroinclusion through evidence-informed training, consultancy, coaching, workplace needs assessments and audits.

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This session is educational only and does not provide medical advice or recommend starting, stopping or changing medication.

This educational webinar cannot assess or diagnose anyone and does not replace individual clinical, legal or therapeutic advice.

A recording will be shared with everyone who registers. A free attendance certificate is available on request after the live session.