Sport & Neurodiversity

SPRINT project

2 days ago2 min

Kirsty starts her ADHD in sport PhD & publishes a patient perspective in the British Medical Journal during ADHD awareness month!

Hey everyone, Kirsty here! I've been in the SPRINT team for a few years having completed an MSc in athlete mental health help-seeking ...

SPRINT project

Aug 93 min

Olympic Horizons: Inspiring Change

Dr Grace Tidmarsh, Dr Mary Quinton and Prof Jennifer Cumming recently wrote an article highlighting the world-class athletes who are...

SPRINT project

Nov 24, 20231 min

Kirsty attends conference on Neurodiversity within Sport

Image description: Photo of professional athletes taking part in a race on an athletics track. On Wednesday 22nd November Kirsty Brown,...

SPRINT project

Feb 10, 20226 min

What do you need to know about ADHD medication and sport?

ADHD medication can impact an athlete physically, emotionally, and psychologically. This can affect both sport performance and mental...

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SPRINT project

Dec 8, 20216 min

How can you support the mental health and performance of athletes with ADHD?

3-5% of children and 2% of adults are affected by ADHD. It’s likely you might know someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Given this,...

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SPRINT project

Nov 2, 20216 min

What every coach needs to know about ADHD & athletes

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD affects 3-5% of children and 2% of adults, but these rates may be even higher in...

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