ADHD myths can spread confusion and stigma, making it hard for your community to access real answers. Our Myth Buster templates help you challenge misconceptions and open up informed conversations, so members feel seen and supported.
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Myth Buster content taps into members' curiosity and desire for truth, creating a natural invitation to participate. By confronting common ADHD misconceptions, you foster a safe space for honest dialogue and empower your community with accurate information. This content type also encourages members to share their own experiences or research, deepening trust and connection within your group. When community managers guide the discussion with reliable sources, it models critical thinking and respectful debate, raising the overall quality of engagement. Over time, myth-busting posts help reduce stigma and misinformation, creating a more supportive and knowledgeable environment for everyone.
Myth: Only kids have ADHD. What do you think? Why might this be incorrect?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only kids have ADHD. What do you think? Why might this be incorrect?"
Some say ADHD is just bad parenting. Have you heard this before? Let's talk about it.
💡 Example: "Some say ADHD is just bad parenting. Have you heard this before? Let's talk about it."
Myth: ADHD is overdiagnosed. Do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is overdiagnosed. Do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts."
Is it true that ADHD only affects boys? What does the research say?
💡 Example: "Is it true that ADHD only affects boys? What does the research say?"
Myth: You outgrow ADHD as you get older. Has this been your experience?
💡 Example: "Myth: You outgrow ADHD as you get older. Has this been your experience?"
Some people believe ADHD is not real. How do you respond to this?
💡 Example: "Some people believe ADHD is not real. How do you respond to this?"
Myth: ADHD medications are addictive. What have you learned about this?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD medications are addictive. What have you learned about this?"
Fact check: Does sugar cause ADHD? Share what you know.
💡 Example: "Fact check: Does sugar cause ADHD? Share what you know."
Myth: Everyone with ADHD is hyperactive. Is this accurate?
💡 Example: "Myth: Everyone with ADHD is hyperactive. Is this accurate?"
Have you heard that ADHD is caused by too much screen time? Let's discuss.
💡 Example: "Have you heard that ADHD is caused by too much screen time? Let's discuss."
Myth: ADHD is just an excuse for laziness. How would you challenge this?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is just an excuse for laziness. How would you challenge this?"
Can you have ADHD without being easily distracted? Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Can you have ADHD without being easily distracted? Share your thoughts."
Myth: Only people who struggle in school have ADHD. Is this true for you?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only people who struggle in school have ADHD. Is this true for you?"
Some think ADHD is caused by diet alone. What do studies actually show?
💡 Example: "Some think ADHD is caused by diet alone. What do studies actually show?"
Myth: Girls with ADHD are always talkative. Does this match your experience?
💡 Example: "Myth: Girls with ADHD are always talkative. Does this match your experience?"
Is ADHD just a childhood phase? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Is ADHD just a childhood phase? Why or why not?"
Myth: People with ADHD cannot focus at all. What does science say?
💡 Example: "Myth: People with ADHD cannot focus at all. What does science say?"
True or false: ADHD is a new disorder. Where did this idea come from?
💡 Example: "True or false: ADHD is a new disorder. Where did this idea come from?"
Some say ADHD is caused by bad teachers. How would you respond?
💡 Example: "Some say ADHD is caused by bad teachers. How would you respond?"
Myth: ADHD is only about attention problems. What else is involved?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is only about attention problems. What else is involved?"
Can adults develop ADHD later in life? What does research say?
💡 Example: "Can adults develop ADHD later in life? What does research say?"
Myth: ADHD is just a trend. How would you explain its real impact?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is just a trend. How would you explain its real impact?"
Fact or fiction: ADHD is less serious than other conditions. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Fact or fiction: ADHD is less serious than other conditions. Thoughts?"
Some believe mindfulness cures ADHD. What does evidence suggest?
💡 Example: "Some believe mindfulness cures ADHD. What does evidence suggest?"
Myth: People with ADHD cannot be successful. Share examples that prove otherwise.
💡 Example: "Myth: People with ADHD cannot be successful. Share examples that prove otherwise."
Do you think ADHD is caused by vaccines? What does science say?
💡 Example: "Do you think ADHD is caused by vaccines? What does science say?"
Myth: ADHD is the same for everyone. How do your symptoms differ?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is the same for everyone. How do your symptoms differ?"
Some claim ADHD is just anxiety. How would you separate the two?
💡 Example: "Some claim ADHD is just anxiety. How would you separate the two?"
Myth: ADHD is obvious in everyone who has it. What are some hidden symptoms?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is obvious in everyone who has it. What are some hidden symptoms?"
Do you think ADHD is a learning disability? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you think ADHD is a learning disability? Why or why not?"
Myth: Only people with ADHD benefit from medication. What does research show?
💡 Example: "Myth: Only people with ADHD benefit from medication. What does research show?"
Fact check: Can you get ADHD from watching TV? Share your thoughts.
💡 Example: "Fact check: Can you get ADHD from watching TV? Share your thoughts."
Myth: People with ADHD cannot control their behavior. Is this true?
💡 Example: "Myth: People with ADHD cannot control their behavior. Is this true?"
Have you heard ADHD is just a childhood disorder for boys? Let's discuss.
💡 Example: "Have you heard ADHD is just a childhood disorder for boys? Let's discuss."
Myth: Smart people cannot have ADHD. What do studies and stories reveal?
💡 Example: "Myth: Smart people cannot have ADHD. What do studies and stories reveal?"
Some say adults cannot have ADHD. What have you seen or experienced?
💡 Example: "Some say adults cannot have ADHD. What have you seen or experienced?"
Myth: ADHD is caused by poor diet alone. Have you found this to be true?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is caused by poor diet alone. Have you found this to be true?"
Is ADHD more than just being forgetful? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Is ADHD more than just being forgetful? Share your experience."
Do you think ADHD can be self-diagnosed? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you think ADHD can be self-diagnosed? Why or why not?"
Myth: ADHD is only diagnosed in the US. What do global studies show?
💡 Example: "Myth: ADHD is only diagnosed in the US. What do global studies show?"
Some believe ADHD is a result of modern life. What does research say?
💡 Example: "Some believe ADHD is a result of modern life. What does research say?"
Is it possible for ADHD to go unnoticed for years? Share your story.
💡 Example: "Is it possible for ADHD to go unnoticed for years? Share your story."
Choose a common ADHD myth relevant to your audience. Post the template, inviting members to discuss why it might be inaccurate or share their own experiences. After a short period, reply with research-backed facts and credible sources. Use polls, open questions, or image prompts to keep the conversation lively. Rotate topics to keep engagement fresh and encourage ongoing learning.
Tailor your Myth Buster posts for each platform by adjusting length and format. For Facebook and LinkedIn, use longer explanations and encourage threaded discussions. On Instagram, pair myths with visuals or use Stories for polls. Twitter works best with concise myths and quick facts. Always link to reputable sources no matter the platform.
Aim for once a week or every other week to keep conversations engaging without overwhelming members.
Use reputable organizations like CDC, CHADD, the National Institutes of Mental Health, or peer-reviewed journals.
Add a content warning and moderate comments closely. Encourage respectful discussion and provide balanced, sourced information.
Gently correct misinformation with evidence and links to credible sources. Encourage learning, not shaming.
Yes, these templates work well for written posts, live discussions, and Q&A segments to spark real-time engagement.
Including a call to action boosts participation, but it's okay to mix in open-ended prompts for variety.