Channel 4's documentary, 'The Great ADHD Myth?', which aired on Tuesday, August 18, has prompted an ADHD charity to call for public complaints to Ofcom. The programme features presenter and NHS psychiatrist Max Pemberton, who speaks with medical professionals expressing scepticism about Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a legitimate medical condition, particularly in young children.
ADHD UK has responded to the documentary, stating that it has already complained to Ofcom and is encouraging others to do the same. The charity asserted that "ADHD is not a myth. It is not a social construct."
Henry Shelford, chief executive of ADHD UK, described the documentary as "sensationalist nonsense" and "one-sided." He revealed that he wrote to Channel 4 requesting corrections and a title change for the programme.
A Channel 4 spokesperson stated that the channel has a remit to "stimulate public debate and challenge the status quo," including offering a platform for various views. They acknowledged the strong feelings on the subject but maintained that testing conventional thinking is a legitimate part of their remit.