<p><strong>Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol use, and mental health challenges. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Samaritans at 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org.</strong></p><br><p>In this eye-opening episode, counsellor and CBT therapist Sarah Templeton reveals why she believes the true rate of ADHD in UK prisons is far higher than current estimates. With years of experience in the prison system, Sarah created the first ADHD screening checklist for detainees, helping make the City of London Police the first to screen for ADHD.</p><br><p>Joining Sarah and Ben is an ex-offender with over 500 convictions, who shares how undiagnosed ADHD fuelled his cycle of re-offending. This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked link between neurodivergence and the criminal justice system.</p><p><br></p><h4><em>Please note: The guest's name has been bleeped out to protect his identity.</em></h4><p><br></p><p>______________________________________</p><h4><br></h4><h4>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</h4><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Host: Ben Branson</h4><h4>Producer: Bella Neale</h4><h4>Video Editor: Tom Forrister</h4><h4>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</h4><h4>Music: Jackson Greenberg</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>_____________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Follow &amp; subscribe…</h4><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Website: www.hidden20.org</h4><h4>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</h4><h4>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at <a href="https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge</a>. All proceeds go to the charity.</h4><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Hidden 20%

Ben Branson

Ex-Con & Counsellor EXPOSE ADHD Prison Crisis

NOV 13, 202450 MIN
The Hidden 20%

Ex-Con & Counsellor EXPOSE ADHD Prison Crisis

NOV 13, 202450 MIN

Description

<p><strong>Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol use, and mental health challenges. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Samaritans at 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org.</strong></p><br><p>In this eye-opening episode, counsellor and CBT therapist Sarah Templeton reveals why she believes the true rate of ADHD in UK prisons is far higher than current estimates. With years of experience in the prison system, Sarah created the first ADHD screening checklist for detainees, helping make the City of London Police the first to screen for ADHD.</p><br><p>Joining Sarah and Ben is an ex-offender with over 500 convictions, who shares how undiagnosed ADHD fuelled his cycle of re-offending. This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked link between neurodivergence and the criminal justice system.</p><p><br></p><h4><em>Please note: The guest's name has been bleeped out to protect his identity.</em></h4><p><br></p><p>______________________________________</p><h4><br></h4><h4>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.</h4><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Host: Ben Branson</h4><h4>Producer: Bella Neale</h4><h4>Video Editor: Tom Forrister</h4><h4>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</h4><h4>Music: Jackson Greenberg</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>_____________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Follow &amp; subscribe…</h4><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Website: www.hidden20.org</h4><h4>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</h4><h4>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at <a href="https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge</a>. All proceeds go to the charity.</h4><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>