Priyanka Patel: Medication myths & revamping the diagnostic process

Episode 118 with Priyanka Patel.“We can’t stand injustice. We like to fight for what’s right. And when something isn’t right, we can get really riled up.”Priyanka is a mental health pharmacist based in Manchester who was diagnosed last year and is now working to raise awareness of ADHD among healthcare professionals and help improve the assessment & diagnosis process in the UK.We talk about her long and complicated road to an ADHD diagnosis after initially being diagnosed with depression.We talk all about medication myths & stigma, drug holidays, the NHS, the pros & cons of TikTok for the ADHD community, and her research project to help improve funding for women with ADHD.TikTok: @littlemiss_adhd_Instagram: @littlemiss_adhd_Episode edited by E Podcast ProductionsFind the transcript of this episode at www.womenandadhd.com/transcripts- - - - -This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. As a Women & ADHD listener, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Head to athleticgreens.com/womenadhd. - - - - -This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As a Women & ADHD listener, you’ll receive 10% off your first month of BetterHelp when you use this link: betterhelp.com/womenadhd- - - - -Women & ADHD Book Club: www.womenandadhd.com/bookclub- - - - -Small group coaching with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/groupcoaching- - - - -Work 1-on-1 with Katy: www.womenandadhd.com/coaching- - - - -Order the “Hey, it’s ADHD!” course: www.womenandadhd.com/adhdcourse- - - - -Finally ... you've found your people! Now come join us in the Women & ADHD online community: www.womenandadhd.com- - - - -If you are a woman who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and you’d like to be a guest on this podcast, please reach out to Katy via email womenandADHDpodcast (at) gmail.com.Instagram: @womenandadhdpodcastTiktok: @womenandadhdpodcastTwitter: @womenandadhdFacebook: @womenandadhdOur Sponsors:* Check out Rejoyn: www.rejoyn.com* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/WOMENADHDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-and-adhd/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy