‘My entire life has been shaped by debt’ ADHD adults more likely to earn less and struggle more

‘My entire life has been shaped by debt’ ADHD adults more likely to earn less and struggle more View Image

With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month under way in October, some experts are raising the alarm over how banks and benefit systems are failing neurodivergent adults through confusing letters and forms or suddenly overwhelming financial changes that can be difficult for them to navigate without the right support .

Previous research has found that people with ADHD often earn around 25 per cent less and save 50 per cent less than their peers without ADHD. They are also more likely to turn to payday loans, rely on benefits or government support, and spend around £1,600 every year on unnecessary financial charges. The financial stress coming from these