This page sets out how Inchy researches, writes, sources, and corrects its articles. It applies to everything published on this site.
Sourcing standard
Every clinical, statistical, or scientific claim on this site must trace to a primary source. In practice that means one of:
- The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD, which operates under a cooperative agreement with the CDC
- Peer-reviewed literature, accessed through PubMed or PubMed Central
- The published work of named researchers, attributed to them directly
Sources are linked so you can check them yourself. If a claim is widely repeated online but cannot be traced to a real source, we do not publish it — including when leaving it out makes an article less punchy.
What we do not publish
- Medical advice. We describe experiences and summarise research. We do not diagnose, assess, recommend treatment, or discuss medication dosing.
- Invented material. No fabricated personal stories, composite characters, made-up case studies, invented statistics, or testimonials that did not happen.
- Unsourced clinical claims, however commonly repeated.
Language
ADHD is described as a difference in how certain systems work, not as a moral failing or a matter of effort. We avoid framing that treats difficulty starting tasks as laziness, and we avoid the opposite error of implying that everything is explained by ADHD.
Corrections
If something here is wrong, we want to fix it. Email andrew@andrewpurdum.com with the article and the problem. Substantive corrections are made to the article and noted at the foot of it with the date. We do not quietly edit away errors.
Medical disclaimer
Inchy publishes general information for a general audience. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for assessment or treatment by a qualified professional. Difficulty with attention, focus, and task initiation has many possible causes. If these difficulties are affecting your work, health, or relationships, speak to a clinician who can consider your full situation.