Does being distracted at work mean I have ADHD?

Not necessarily. NIMH notes that stress, sleep problems, anxiety and other conditions can look like ADHD.

Can Threaded Care diagnose ADHD?

No. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after an evaluation.

Will my employer know I am using it?

Not from us. Your personal account is not shared with your employer.

Do organizing tips replace treatment?

No. Practical supports can help day to day, but NIMH notes they do not replace evaluation or treatment.

How common is adult ADHD?

The CDC estimates 6.0% of U.S. adults reported a current ADHD diagnosis in 2023. That is self-reported diagnosis, not a symptom count.

For adults at work

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How can adults get support for ADHD-related challenges at work?

Start small and specific: pick one task, name the first action, and notice what gets in the way. Then gather information and talk to a qualified professional if attention problems keep affecting your work. Not every distraction is ADHD; stress, sleep and anxiety can look similar. Screening available in Threaded Care can help you prepare, but it is not a diagnosis.

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What this can look like

Illustrative examples, not customer stories or testimonials.

Illustrative example: the report that never starts

Leah has a quarterly report due Friday. Every time she opens it she switches to email. She writes "open last quarter's file and copy the headings" as her only first action, and the report starts.

Illustrative example: lost in meetings

Tom notices he loses track in long meetings. Before deciding what it means, he writes down when it happens, how he slept, and what helped, so he has real examples to discuss with his doctor.

What Threaded Care actually does here

Threaded Care gives you somewhere to start that is private to you.

Your own adult profile

Create an account and set up a profile for yourself. Family profiles are optional, not required.

Available screening, inside the app

View the screening tools available for your profile type after sign-up. A screen is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis.

Resources and relevant support

Browse available resources and, when you choose to, connect with the people who support you, such as a provider or a school.

What it is not: Threaded Care does not diagnose ADHD, prescribe medication or provide therapy. A screen is not a diagnosis.

Free worksheet · no sign-up

One task, one first action

Use this for a single task that keeps slipping.

Outcome: What does done look like for this task?
First action: The very first physical action (small enough to do in five minutes):
Obstacle: What usually gets in the way?
Help: Who or what could make it easier (a timer, a colleague, a quieter room)?
What worked: Afterwards: what worked, so I can repeat it?

This worksheet is part of this page, not a feature of the Threaded Care app. It is not a clinical tool.

Getting started

Step 1: Create your account and set up your adult profile.
Step 2: View the screening and resources available for adult profiles.
Step 3: Take what you learn, plus your notes, to a qualified professional if you want an evaluation.

Questions people ask

Does being distracted at work mean I have ADHD?: Not necessarily. NIMH notes that stress, sleep problems, anxiety and other conditions can look like ADHD.
Can Threaded Care diagnose ADHD?: No. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after an evaluation.
Will my employer know I am using it?: Not from us. Your personal account is not shared with your employer.
Do organizing tips replace treatment?: No. Practical supports can help day to day, but NIMH notes they do not replace evaluation or treatment.
How common is adult ADHD?: The CDC estimates 6.0% of U.S. adults reported a current ADHD diagnosis in 2023. That is self-reported diagnosis, not a symptom count.

Evidence behind this page

These sources describe the need. They are not evidence that Threaded Care produces any result. Research prepared October 1, 2026.

Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know(opens in a new tab)
National Institute of Mental Health · 2024
Attention difficulties can affect work and home life, a diagnosis requires an evaluation by a qualified professional, and some girls and women may have been missed in childhood.
Limitation: General health education. It does not mean every woman or every adult who is distracted has ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know(opens in a new tab)
National Institute of Mental Health · 2024
Stress, sleep problems, anxiety and other conditions can look like ADHD, and practical organizing supports do not replace evaluation or treatment.
Limitation: General health education, not individual guidance.
ADHD diagnosis among U.S. adults, 2023 (MMWR)(opens in a new tab)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · October 10, 2024
An estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults (6.0%) self-reported a current ADHD diagnosis in 2023.
Limitation: Self-reported current diagnosis, not a screening or prevalence of symptoms.

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