About this episode
The episode discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses, the mental health support for AFL players, and new blood donation eligibility rules.
Adult ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed, but rates can vary drastically depending on where you live. So what's going on? And after AFL player Elijah Hollands experienced, what Carlton said is, a 'mental health episode' on the field last week, people are demanding answers. Did Carlton fail its duty of care? And are players getting adequate support? Plus, gay and bisexual men and transgender people in long-term relationships can donate blood from today after changes to eligibility rules. Listen now: 01:00- The neighbourhoods where ADHD is skyrocketing 11:26 - Questions unanswered after Elijah Hollands incident 21:51 - Blood donation rules change Guests: Dr Norman Swann, journalist, Four Corners + The Health Report Tom Boyd, ex-AFL player Daniel Cotter, advocate for blood donation changes Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
People in this episode
Guests: Dr Norman Swann, Tom Boyd, Daniel Cotter
Topics covered
- ADHD
- AFL
- mental health
- blood donation
- eligibility rules
- support for players
Keywords
- ADHD hotspots
- AFL players
- mental health episode
- blood donation changes
- support for players
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carlton, Four Corners, The Health Report
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