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October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year's theme is 'Awareness is Key'. ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a complex condition that impacts many aspects of life, yet remains misunderstood in several ways.

At Maudsley Hospital, Tobacco Dependence Advisors (TDAs) are providing personalised smoking cessation support to patients attending the olanzapine clinic. This initiative is designed to help individuals managing serious mental illness, who often find it harder to access traditional stop smoking services. The flexible, non-judgmental approach is proving successful, with several patients achieving significant progress, including one person who quit smoking after 40 years.