“The answer cannot be to leave people navigating an increasingly complex marketplace on their own. We need better research, better clinician education, and more open conversations about what is evidence-based, what is still emerging, and how different supports can be safely incorporated into individualized care.” — Jakara Eason, Executive Director, Mindful Choices for ADHD
Last Wednesday, Mindful Choices concluded its 2026 Summer Summit Series, Thriving in Transition: Reimagining ADHD Care for Young Adults. This two-part series brought together stakeholders in the ADHD community to explore one of the most important and often overlooked stages of the ADHD journey: the transition into adulthood.
Our final session examined what comprehensive ADHD care looks like in practice and how clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers can better support young adults as they take on greater responsibility for managing their health. Panelists reinforced that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ADHD care. Improving ADHD outcomes requires better clinician education across the lifespan, fewer systemic and prior authorization barriers that disrupt access to care, and stronger support for young adults as they make informed decisions about their treatment and daily lives.
The discussion proved especially timely. Just as our panelists were exploring how to strengthen coordinated, individualized ADHD care, Bloomberg Government published an article highlighting a growing trend among adolescents and young adults turning to platforms like TikTok and Reddit for advice about supplements and other strategies to manage ADHD symptoms.
The article and our discussion reflect a broader reality: many individuals and families are navigating an increasingly complex information landscape as they search for answers about ADHD. As new treatment approaches, products, and online resources become more available, access to clinical guidance and having clinicians equipped to help patients evaluate emerging information has never been more important.
As one of panelists pointed out:
“It makes a big difference if your therapist also knows a lot about ADHD. We, as a medical and mental health community, need to do a better job of making sure our providers have the training they need.” — Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC, ADHD-CCSP
Together, the article and our summit discussion reinforce the need for trusted, evidence-based guidance at every stage of the ADHD journey. That is why Mindful Choices remains focused on strengthening clinician education, improving diagnostic accuracy, expanding access to individualized care, and ensuring that emerging approaches are evaluated through sound research. As new treatments, products, and sources of information continue to shape how people understand and manage ADHD, patients and families need systems and resources that help them distinguish credible guidance from unproven claims and make informed decisions in partnership with knowledgeable providers.
In the coming weeks, we’ll share a summary report highlighting key themes and practical recommendations from both sessions and continue working to advance policies and practices that support better care for individuals with ADHD.
Be sure to check out our Resources page for the session recordings!