

The Great ADHD Myth?
2026-08-18 · 47 min · Not rated
Psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton explores the controversy surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and how it is treated.
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- Xavier Alford
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- Channel 4 Television, Minnow Films
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- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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