PORTRAYAL OF ADHD AND ITS TREATMENT

Early day motion 1112, tabled 22 March 2018 by Martin Whitfield (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House notes the documentary, Take Your Pills, which has been distributed by Netflix; expresses its strong concern about what it sees as the programme's unbalanced portrayal of ADHD and its treatment; further notes the recent publication of updated NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition and Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland's, ADHD in adults: good practice guidelines; and further notes the views that there is a need for a more informed understanding of the condition across the country and that taking prescribed medication to treat diagnosed neuro-developmental disorders and mental health conditions is as legitimate as taking prescribed medication to treat physical illness.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Scottish National Party 8, DUP 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.