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Glenn M

Glenn M

About Glenn M

Glenn M is an adult who took Ritalin for years after he was diagnosed with ADHD. He questions whether there is a biological basis for ADHD and suggests that discrimination -- in his case being the victim of classism -- is at the root of the symptoms that resulted in the diagnosis.

Mental Health Diagnoses
Through a Classist Lens

April 1, 2016 by Glenn M 2 Comments

Many people believe that you’re born with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a person who has been diagnosed with ADHD myself and treated with Ritalin for years, I started doubting whether ADHD is really a biological-neurological disorder. For those who don’t know the disease, people suffering from this disorder have difficulty with memory and concentration, […]

Filed Under: Classism in K-12 Education, Health care access Tagged With: blaming the victim, bullying, classism, health care, kids, public school

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