The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting 

 ADHD in the News 2026-10-01


Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often discussed in terms of visible traits: fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness. But those are just the traits we can see. ADHD is a complex developmental condition rooted in the brain’s motivational, attention and executive-function systems. And much of what looks like “disruptive behaviour” from the outside is often evidence of profound, ongoing internal struggle.

View Article: The Conversation, September 28, 2026




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The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting