Suicidal ideation, masking, and overlooked ADHD (From Hyperfocus)
About this episode
Brandon Saiz shares his personal story of being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD later in life and the implications of being overlooked for so long.
This week, we’re sharing a powerful episode from our friends at Hyperfocus — a deeply personal story with its own “aha” moments. Inattentive ADHD is often missed, especially in boys who don’t fit the typical ADHD stereotype. Brandon Saiz shares his later-in-life diagnosis and what it meant to have been overlooked for so long. If you’re not already listening to Hyperfocus, check it out here.
People in this episode
Host: Laura Key
Guest: Brandon Saiz
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hyperfocus, Understood.org
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