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What community resources are available for individuals with RSD and ADHD? 

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Author: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Living with ADHD can be emotionally demanding, especially when rejection sensitivity (RSD) intensifies everyday challenges. While RSD is not a separate diagnosis, NICE ADHD guidance (NG87) recognises emotional dysregulation as part of the ADHD experience. Community-based support can play a vital role in helping people understand their reactions, build coping strategies, and connect with others who share similar experiences. 

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Understanding community support 

According to ADHD UK and Mind, emotional regulation difficulties are among the most misunderstood aspects of ADHD. Peer-led communities, educational charities, and local wellbeing hubs now provide evidence-based support focused on self-awareness, compassion, and skills development. NHS regional programmes, such as Just One Norfolk, also include ADHD family resources that address emotional reactions and relationship stress linked to rejection sensitivity. 

These services don’t replace medical care but complement it, offering social connection and practical guidance that can reduce isolation and improve resilience. 

Key UK organisations offering support 

Here are some trusted community and online options for people seeking help with RSD and ADHD: 

  • ADHD UK:  Runs live webinars, educational materials, and moderated online support groups focused on emotional regulation and lived experience. 
  • Mind UK : Provides emotional wellbeing resources, helplines, and local group activities across England and Wales. 
  • ADHD Foundation:  Offers education, workplace training, and community outreach to improve understanding of emotional dysregulation in ADHD. 
  • Just One Norfolk (NHS) : Shares family guidance on managing emotions, relationships, and ADHD-related school challenges. 
  • Local NHS Wellbeing Hubs: Provide access to free talking therapies and ADHD-focused group sessions in many regions. 

Additional professional and coaching support 

Community resources often work best alongside clinical or coaching interventions. Services like Theara Change offer structured behavioural and emotional regulation programmes to support daily coping skills, while ADHD Certify provides private diagnostic assessments and medication reviews aligned with NICE standards. Both options complement NHS pathways and can help individuals navigate ongoing care with confidence. 

Takeaway 

People living with ADHD and RSD don’t have to face emotional struggles alone. Across the UK, charities, NHS services, and community-led networks are helping to turn awareness into practical support. By combining professional care with peer connection and evidence-based strategies, individuals can find the understanding and tools they need to manage rejection sensitivity and thrive. 

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Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
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Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy. 

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