ADHD Subreddit Censors ADDitude Information, Links

Moderators of the ADHD subreddit have blocked any mention of or link to ADDitude, baselessly denying ADHD community members access to reliable, expert information that supports their wellbeing.

By Anni Layne Rodgers Updated on May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

Millions of Reddit users seeking reliable, science-backed advice about living with ADHD have been barred access to a valuable resource. The ADHD subreddit has blocked content from ADDitude, a leading source of trusted, evidence-based support for the ADHD community.

Moderators of the ADHD subreddit have blocked any post or comment that mentions ADDitude, preventing people — including newly diagnosed adults, families seeking help for loved ones with the condition, educators, and medical professionals — from obtaining expert guidance to improve ADHD understanding and outcomes. In addition, when a subreddit user attempts to cite information from ADDitude on the platform, the moderators distribute an auto-response message attacking ADDitude with false statements and defamatory language.

The ADDitude team’s request — that the subreddit moderators immediately discontinue distributing its inflammatory automated message — has been denied. No reason was given.

For 27 years, ADDitude has worked to bring the latest evidence-based practices and guidance to support adults and families touched by ADHD, coexisting conditions, and learning differences. Earlier this year, Media Bias / Fact Check rated ADDitude as “pro science” with high marks, citing its commitment to providing evidence-based information on ADHD and related conditions.

Despite this, the subreddit auto-response message continues to propagate these false claims:

That ADDitude solicits donations from people with ADHD to fund their operation. This is false. ADDitude has never solicited or accepted donations from individuals or organizations of any kind.
That ADDitude prioritizes advertising dollars over people’s best interests. This is false. ADDitude provides free of charge 8,400 articles, weekly webinars with leading experts, numerous newsletters, and hundreds of downloads to help people with ADHD live better. Our small, dedicated team is guided not by profit but by a passion and dedication for helping people.
That ADDitudeMag.com is “full of articles promoting the use of homeopathy, reiki, and other unscientific quack practices.” This is false. Six articles out of thousands mention homeopathy, and all of them clearly state that it is not recommended for treating ADHD. In contrast, ADDitudeMag.com houses more than 1,000 articles about treating ADHD with medication and complementary approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, parent behavior training, and mindful meditation.
That ADDitudeMag.com contains “sketchy advertising.” This is false. All three examples cited by Reddit are invalid URLs; these pages do not exist.
That ADDitude publishes “junk science.” This is false. The URLs cited by Reddit contain a combined 40 footnotes and links to credible, respected research. ADDitudeMag.com publishes fully footnoted content written by leading experts in the field of ADHD and we take very seriously our responsibility to serve this community with accurate, credible information.

The moderators’ criticisms of ADDitude distributed to untold numbers of Reddit members are not only baseless; they appear to be motivated by an intent to harm our publication and community.

It’s important to note that section 230 of the Communication Decency Act protects social media companies from defamation lawsuits for statements made by their users and moderators. Publishers like ADDitude are left with few legal options for fighting defamation and bias, despite the injury to their reputation and business.

As such, ADDitude encourages its community members to reconsider their membership and participation in the ADHD subreddit. The Reddit Moderator Code of Conduct requires moderators to “moderate with integrity,” and users may report moderators for violations here.

Above all, individuals living with ADHD deserve access to reliable, expert information that supports their wellbeing. Blocking trusted guidance does a disservice to the very communities these platforms claim to serve.

Thank you,
Anni Rodgers
General Manager of ADDitude