Channel 4 hit with over 9,000 Ofcom complaints over 'hurtful' ADHD documentary

Dr Max Pemberton appeared in The Great ADHD Myth on Channel 4 (Image: Minnow Productions)

Channel 4 hit with over 9,000 Ofcom complaints over 'hurtful' ADHD documentary

TL;DR

  • Channel 4 received 9,656 Ofcom complaints about the documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?'.
  • The complaints relate to the program's representation of ADHD.
  • The documentary features experts questioning ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Experts suggest modern living, environment, and educational systems may contribute to ADHD diagnoses.
  • Viewers had mixed reactions, with some calling it hurtful and others finding it interesting.