By Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG – February 16, 2026
As we move into 2026, ADHD is getting a lot of attention in the media, in public conversation, and in policy discussions. Anytime that happens, I pay close attention. Not because attention is a bad thing, but because how ADHD is talked about really matters.
When conversations about ADHD happen without the voices of people who actually live with it, important details get lost. ADHD can quickly be oversimplified, misunderstood, or framed in ways that do not reflect real life. When that happens, decisions can be made that unintentionally limit access to care, support, and options that people genuinely need.
Those of you who have followed my work know this is not theoretical for me. I have spent my life navigating systems that did not fully understand how my brain works. I have also seen how damaging one-size-fits-all thinking can be, especially when it comes from people who mean well but lack lived experience.
That is why I agreed to serve on the Steering Committee for Mindful Choices for ADHD.
Mindful Choices for ADHD is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on one core goal, which is making sure people living with ADHD have access to appropriate, evidence-based care. The organization works to counter misinformation, bring together diverse perspectives, and promote practical solutions grounded in both science and real-world experience. To learn more, please visit choicesforadhd.org.
The year ahead will be an active one. Mindful Choices for ADHD is working to build relationships with policymakers who are willing to listen, learn, and engage thoughtfully on ADHD, informed by people who truly understand it.
If you are wondering how you can help, the answer is simple and powerful. Connection.
What is needed most right now is community. People with lived experience. Clinicians, coaches, parents,. adults with ADHD, and. anyone who understands that ADHD is complex, personal, and not well served by rigid thinking.
You can support this work by helping grow that community and by adding your name to the list at choicesforadhd.org/contact-us. When specific policy conversations happen, those voices will matter more than you may realize.