Manila, Oct. 21 -- As the country observes the National Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its support to foster an inclusive support system and environment for individuals with ADHD.

The National ADHD Awareness Week is slated for Oct. 18 to 24, bannering the theme, "Awareness and Beyond: Empowering Families, Schools, and Communities for ADHD."

"Despite ADHD being a common neurodevelopmental condition among children and adults, it remains widely misunderstood, leading to various negative stereotypes and social stigma. We must, therefore, continue advocating for greater public understanding by spreading evidence-based awareness, promoting early...