Prof Anita ThaparClinician
Clinician scientist at Cardiff University's school of medicine, who chaired NHS England's independent ADHD taskforce
Cited in UK press coverage of health & social care
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Across 1 topic, first on 27 Aug 2026.
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“It's not a helpful argument to say ADHD is a 'social construct'. The programme did not use experts in clinical research on ADHD or consider all the risks of ADHD that have been shown. It seemed one-sided and used sensational language, such as likening medication to corporal punishment.”
Clinician scientist at Cardiff University's school of medicine, who chaired NHS England's independent ADHD taskforce · Mental health · 27 Aug 2026 · ‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert ↗
Source references
- ‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says experttheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
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