The Psychological Impact of ADHD
Rachael Elizabeth Harper
- Organisation:
- ADHD AND ME CIC
- Regions:
- Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Fee:
- Free
- Category:
- Charity
- Updated:
- 11th June 2026
- Tagged:
- #Adhd | #Neurodivergent | #Education | #Childhood
ADHD is often discussed in terms of symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity, but far less attention is given to the long-term psychological impact of living with ADHD.
In this thought-provoking seminar, Rachael Harper explores how ADHD can influence self-esteem, identity and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on both lived experience and professional knowledge, she examines the role of nature versus nurture, the importance of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how repeated experiences can shape the beliefs we hold about ourselves.
The session concludes with practical strategies to support self-awareness, self-esteem and positive change, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the hidden psychological impact of ADHD.
Views: 18 | Enquiries: 0About Rachael Elizabeth Harper
Rachael Harper is the founder of ADHD & Me CIC, an ADHD education platform dedicated to helping neurodivergent people feel understood, supported and empowered. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of ten, she spent more than two decades masking and managing her ADHD before being re-diagnosed as an adult, combining lived experience with professional expertise.
Alongside 27 years of lived experience, Rachael holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, a PGCE, and brings over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. She is the host of the ADHD & Me podcast and creator of ADHD: A Deeper Understanding, a training course designed to increase awareness and understanding of ADHD.
Her work focuses on the often-overlooked psychological impact of ADHD, including identity, self-esteem and the long-term effects of growing up feeling different.
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