--- title: Paris Hilton on ADHD, misinformation, and finally feeling understood slug: paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable author: Understood Team published: '2026-11-09T00:00:00.000-05:00' category: Understood updates excerpt: “You can acknowledge that your brain makes some things difficult while still appreciating the unique way you process and experience the world.” source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/blog/paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable --- # Paris Hilton on ADHD, misinformation, and finally feeling understood Paris Hilton spent much of her life feeling misunderstood and hiding the things that made her different. Her biggest effort yet to help other people with ADHD feel seen is UNSTOPPABLE, a summit that brought more than 200 neurodivergent creators together with experts from [Understood.org](http://understood.org) and other organizations. We talked with Paris about what she learned, her new PSA, and how creators can share ADHD stories that are honest, accurate, and helpful. --- ## You’ve been open about your ADHD for years. What inspired you to bring creators together for UNSTOPPABLE? I’ve spent so much of my life feeling misunderstood, and I know how powerful it can be to finally find people who understand the way your mind works. As one of the original influencers, I’ve seen firsthand how creators can shape culture. I wanted to bring this incredible community together to support their own learning and exploration around their own mind. I also wanted to inspire them to continue to use their platform to reduce stigma around ADHD, so the next generation grows up feeling more understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are and their unique strengths.  ## There’s a lot of ADHD content on social media, and not all of it is accurate. Why was it important to put creators in the same room as experts? What’s one thing an expert shared that changed how you think about ADHD? Our personal stories are so powerful, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. And I think we have a responsibility to make sure the information we’re sharing with millions of people is accurate. Misinformation spreads quicker than anything else online, so I wanted to bring experts to the table that could educate, and also support these creators long after the event was over. One message that stuck with me is to not let anyone diminish your story. There is a lot of misinformation suggesting that ADHD is a trend, everyone has it, or it’s overdiagnosed — which is frustrating and harmful. Those of us with ADHD know it affects how we live every day, and without support, it can be debilitating.  That’s why it was so important for me to share this message at UNSTOPPABLE and point people to credible resources they can use and share. ADHD is real, and so are the challenges and strengths that come with it. We can all use our voices to fight the stigma and the false narratives. ## What meaningful feedback have you received from creators who attended UNSTOPPABLE? The most meaningful part for me was hearing how many people felt like they could finally let their guard down and just be themselves without having to explain or apologize for who they are. So many people came up to me and said they’d “never felt so safe to be themselves.” I think the day was very healing for a lot of people, including myself. So many of us have spent our lives masking parts of ourselves to fit in, and seeing people connect over experiences they thought they were navigating alone was incredibly emotional. Before the summit, about 66 percent of the creators said they felt proud of how their brain works. After the summit, that number jumped to 94 percent. That’s the magic of feeling seen and understood. You can acknowledge that your brain makes some things difficult while still appreciating the unique way you process and experience the world.  ## Together, the creators who attended UNSTOPPABLE have more than 500 million followers. What do you hope they do differently when they talk about ADHD with their audiences? I hope they walk away knowing that their stories have the power to make someone feel less alone, but also understanding the responsibility that comes with sharing them. That’s why we brought together impactful organizations like [Understood.org](http://understood.org), [The Mental Health Coalition](https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/), [Jake Collective](https://www.jakecollective.org/), and [The JED Foundation](https://jedfoundation.org/give/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1044828448&gbraid=0AAAAADNORRqd6K5rSEFNHGh8glmD4s4kv&gclid=CjwKCAjwgJHXBhBGEiwAHohJq9REJkJyT8RhcwBmiNshATokYzO9M7SWJL8ca6nKJ6JIrqJ8oghMTBoChPYQAvD_BwE), so creators could leave with trusted resources and a deeper understanding of ADHD to share with their communities. After the summit, 93 percent of creators said that their content can make a real difference for people with ADHD, and 91 percent said they feel confident they can spot ADHD misinformation and respond to it.  ## You just released a PSA that highlights creators’ own stories of navigating ADHD. Why did you want their voices front and center, and how do you hope people feel when they watch it? I talk about ADHD being my superpower because I’ve learned to embrace the creativity and imagination that come with it. But that doesn’t mean the challenges I face every day aren’t very real. I wanted to share different experiences because there’s no single story of ADHD. And most importantly, I want the next generation growing up with this diagnosis to know that it doesn’t define what they’re capable of achieving. I wish I’d had someone to look up to when I was younger and struggling, someone who reminded me that even though some things might be harder for me, I was still smart, creative, and capable of doing incredible things. [![WATCH THIS IF YOU HAVE ADHD 💫 | Paris Hilton, Haley Baylee, Whitney Cummings & More](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/RT1klN1DXLc/sddefault.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT1klN1DXLc) ## You also designed a merch collection inspired by your ADHD, with 100 percent of proceeds going to Understood.org. What inspired the designs, and why did you want to give back? Growing up, I spent so much time feeling like the things that made me different were things I needed to hide, so I wanted to create something fun and empowering that celebrates the way our minds work. I’ve always loved expressing myself through fashion, and I love finding ways to turn the things I’m passionate about into something that makes a difference. Knowing that 100 percent of the proceeds will support Understood.org and help more people access the resources and support they deserve makes this collection so meaningful to me. ## On the days you feel “unstoppable,” what’s working for you? Feeling “unstoppable” doesn’t mean having everything figured out or never struggling; it means having a greater understanding of what I need and giving myself permission to work differently. I’m really intentional about surrounding myself with people who support me, using tools and routines that help me stay organized, and making time for the creative things that bring me joy and help me recharge. ## UNSTOPPABLE is just the beginning. What comes next, for you and for these creators? I definitely want to host another UNSTOPPABLE! I’m also dreaming up ways to bring the incredible sense of community and connection we created that day to more cities, so more people can experience what it feels like to be truly seen, understood, and celebrated. Ultimately, I want to help create a world where neurodivergent people have the tools, support, and opportunities they deserve, because no one should have to spend their life trying to fit into a world that wasn’t designed for them.--- ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog/paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable#webpage","url":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog/paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable","description":"“You can acknowledge that your brain makes some things difficult while still appreciating the unique way you process and experience the world.”","datePublished":"2026-11-09T00:00:00.000-05:00"},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog","name":"Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog/paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable","name":"Paris Hilton on ADHD, misinformation, and finally feeling understood"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BlogPosting","datePublished":"2026-11-09T00:00:00.000-05:00","description":"“You can acknowledge that your brain makes some things difficult while still appreciating the unique way you process and experience the world.”","headline":"Paris Hilton on ADHD, misinformation, and finally feeling understood","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://cdn-images.understood.org/ifcoor6xo6lf/1wssE0UDCBtOaInHNVvMNz/87cccf3d57b907f2620304d1c7ad17a9/Paris-Blog-Graphics_Blog-Banner.png"},"url":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog/paris-hilton-qa-adhd-unstoppable","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Understood Team","url":"https://www.understood.org/en/blog/authors/understood-team","image":"https://cdn-images.understood.org/ifcoor6xo6lf/2Me1UtWz90PotlzjOMscvc/c768bb8e92b66a7608fec1ca5f9e322f/Blog_v3.svg"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.understood.org/#organization","name":"Understood for All Inc","logo":"https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/307jFAYQevghG8nQMCjh89/ccdbbec895765824db43f6d30b496e83/logo_lockup_navy.jpg"}}] ```