ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and daily functioning. It can impact organisation, focus, and the ability to manage competing demands.
Distressing or life-threatening events can lead to emotional and psychological distress; also affecting defence personnel, emergency staff and first responders.
Veterans, defence and emergency services mental health
Service-related roles can involve repeated exposure to trauma, high stress, and shift work, which may affect sleep, mood, relationships, or alcohol and medication use.