ADHD in Athletes: A Double Edged Sword

Athletes with ADHD experience unique challenges & advantages in the sports environment. Though many people don’t realize it, research has consistently found that athletes are more likely to have an ADHD diagnosis than the general population¹ ² ³. In this blog post, I discuss why this is the case, how ADHD symptoms can show up in sports, and what athletes can do if they think they may have an ADHD diagnosis.