Mental Health

The world of documentaries on platforms is like an unknown sea where one casts a line to see what they can catch. And sometimes, bingo! The realm of mental health is a very complex and unknown world that some people avoid like the plague. I've always thought that when you meet someone with a mental health issue, you shouldn't turn away but rather help and try to understand. This applies to addictions, but also to any kind of disorders.

And here, after months of trying to learn more about ADHD, I cast my line and find on Movistar Plus+ a documentary called 'The Truth About ADHD', an acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, something not very well-known unless you know someone affected by it, which I watched with passion. It is part of a BBC Studios series that seeks to approach different topics under the title 'The Truth About...'

The first thing to know is that ADHD is not a disorder but a syndrome of brains that function differently, neither better nor worse, than those of the rest of humanity. And it is interesting and even very satisfying and empathetic to accompany on this journey people with ADHD, like the cases of a tour guide or a woman in full menopause, which the documentary shows, offering a deep and emotional view on this neurodivergence.

It debunks myths about ADHD, such as it being only a childhood illness, and with the help of experts, it presents cases with an educational and emotional perspective seeking understanding and support for these individuals. Mental health is increasingly discussed, although it seems to matter very little to public authorities. Documentaries like this one from the BBC are a step towards addressing the issue.