Historically, clinical diagnosis relied heavily on interviews, history-taking, and rating scales. While these remain essential, the field is rapidly incorporating objective, data-driven tools and digital innovations that make assessments more accurate, efficient, and patient-friendly. At Jacobs Clinic, we combine the best clinical expertise with advanced technologies like QbTest and QbCheck from Qbtech , helping ensure every assessment is thorough, evidence-based, and aligned

Children’s Mental Health Week occurs each February and is a powerful opportunity to focus on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people - including those who experience the world differently due to ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental differences in childhood. Yet many children with ADHD go unrecognised or misunderstood, which can significantly affect their mental health, confidence, and self-esteem. By r

For many people, New Year’s resolutions are framed as a fresh start, a chance to reset habits, improve wellbeing, and regain control. But for adults with ADHD, resolutions often bring something very different: pressure, disappointment, and a familiar sense of guilt. Rather than feeling motivating, January can highlight a painful pattern of setting goals with good intentions, struggling to maintain them, and then blaming oneself when they fall away. Over time, this cycle can c

ADHD and stress can look similar, but their causes, patterns and long-term impact are very different. This guide explains how to tell them apart and what to do if you’re unsure. Many adults who wonder whether they have ADHD initially assume they are simply “stressed”, “tired”, or “not coping well enough”. Because ADHD and stress share several overlapping symptoms, it is easy for people to dismiss their difficulties as the result of a busy lifestyle rather than a neurodevelopm