According to online sources, approximately 70% of people worldwide report that they consider themselves happy. Notably, India and the Netherlands rank among the highest, with reported happiness levels of 88% and 86%, respectively. These findings raise an interesting question: What factors might contribute to such high levels of reported happiness in countries that face significant socioeconomic challenges, such as poverty and disease? This session provides an overview of a strength based approach to ADHD, highlighting why the traditional term “ADHD” can be inaccurate and misleading. It reviews the three core symptoms defined by the medical model and contrasts them with the corresponding strengths emphasized in the strength based framework.