René Brooks

René Brooks

ADHD, Depression, and Mental Health Patient Stories

René Brooks has been a typical person living with ADHD for as long as she can remember. She loses keys, books, essays, homework, and her glasses when they are on her face.

  • Location: Pennsylvania, United States

About René Brooks

René created her blog to share her experiences of learning how to navigate the world as an adult with ADHD while being part of a demographic that is still largely sceptical of neurological disorders and mental illness. You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

She also writes extensively about depression.

History with the Condition

René was first diagnosed at age 11 but received no treatment until 25.


Articles By René Brooks

Father embracing his daughter in psychiatric hospital

My Stay in a Psychiatric Ward Reminded Me How Much My Family Support and Value Me

By René Brooks
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Date of preparation: March 2024
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