Every May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month … a time to reflect, to learn, and to speak up. But for me, it’s also personal. As someone diagnosed with ADHD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Severe Depression, and Existential OCD, mental health isn’t just a topic I talk about. It’s something I live. Every single day.
That’s why this year, I’m turning awareness into action. And I’m bringing you along for the ride.
Big News: 75% Off All ADHD Guidebooks This Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m offering 75% off all of my ADHD digital guidebooks through the end of May. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure of where to start, these guidebooks are for you:
- Navigating Daily Life with ADHD – Real-life tips for staying on track, building routines, and managing the chaos.
- Navigating ADHD as an Introvert – Learn how to balance overstimulation, social burnout, and quiet time.
- Managing Money with ADHD – Simple, judgment-free strategies to help you budget, save, and stop spiraling.
Each one is normally $20, but you can grab them for just $5 each this month.
Why ADHD Needs a Bigger Spotlight During Mental Health Awareness Month
Let’s be real: ADHD still gets misunderstood. People assume it’s just about being hyper or distracted. But ADHD is complex. It impacts our memory, emotional regulation, time management, executive functioning… all the stuff that keeps life from falling apart.
And here’s the thing: so many of us are walking around undiagnosed. Or worse, misdiagnosed. I didn’t get my ADHD diagnosis until I was in my mid-thirties. Suddenly, my entire life made more sense. The missed deadlines. The time blindness. The way I could hyperfocus for hours then burn out for days. It wasn’t laziness. It was ADHD.
This May, I’m Doing Things Differently
I’m using every platform I have: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and my podcast… to highlight what it’s really like to live with ADHD. Each week, I’ll feature:
- Relatable short videos on daily ADHD challenges
- Blog posts with real strategies I use (and mess up)
- Honest podcast convos with experts and fellow ADHDers
- Community check-ins and mental health reminders
NEW: ADHD Video Courses Launching Soon
Later this month, I’ll be launching my first-ever ADHD video courses built for adults who are tired of feeling overwhelmed and ready to take control… in their own way, at their own pace. These courses will feature real conversations, expert insights, and actionable tools you can start using immediately.
More info coming soon. Stay tuned.
Turning Awareness into Action (Literally)
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Month is “Turn Awareness into Action,” and I love that. Because awareness is only step one. What really matters is what we do with it.
Here’s what I’m doing:
- Telling my story: Because representation matters.
- Sharing tools: Because not everyone can afford therapy or coaching.
- Encouraging rest: Because burnout is real, especially for ADHDers.
- Being honest: Because pretending doesn’t help anyone.
If you’ve been looking for a place to feel seen, supported, and maybe even smile a bit along the way—that’s what I’m building.
What ADHD Really Looks Like for Me
- It looks like setting six alarms and still running late.
- It looks like forgetting the thing I just remembered.
- It looks like doing everything except the one thing on my to-do list.
- It looks like working twice as hard just to appear “on top of it.”
But it also looks like creativity, resilience, and moments of joy when something finally clicks. It looks like learning to love the brain I have.
5 Takeaways From This Blog
- ADHD is more than being distracted—it affects every part of life.
- Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to get curious and take action.
- Diagnosis later in life is valid and life-changing.
- You don’t need to have it all figured out to be doing your best.
- Ky’s ADHD guidebooks are 75% off all May long.
FAQ: ADHD & Mental Health Awareness Month
Q. What is Mental Health Awareness Month?
A. It’s observed every May to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health conditions.
Q. Why focus on ADHD?
A. Because it’s one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, especially in adults.
Q. Can you have ADHD and not know it?
A. Yes. Many adults don’t get diagnosed until later in life. ADHD often hides in plain sight.
Q. Is medication the only treatment?
A. Nope. There are multiple tools: therapy, coaching, behavior strategies, checklists, and community support.
Are you a mental health professional?
No. I’m just a guy who lives with this stuff and shares what’s helped me. Please seek professional support whenever possible.
Final Thoughts
Mental health is something we all have. And this May, I hope you give yourself the grace to explore it, talk about it, and take care of it. Whether you’re neurodivergent, introverted, or just tired of pretending to be okay, you belong here.
I’ll be here all month. Talking about ADHD. Mental health. Burnout. Boundaries. And everything in between.
Much love. Good vibes. – Ky
