Jessica McCabe

Jessica Lauren McCabe (born 1982 or 1983) is an American actress, writer, and YouTube personality. She is best known as the host for the YouTube channel How to ADHD as well as for roles in several independent films and television shows including the show American Dreams and the short film Lure.

Jessica McCabe
McCabe speaks for CADDAC, the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, in 2020
Born
Jessica Lauren McCabe

1982 or 1983 (age 37–38)
Los Angeles, California, US
Occupation
Years active2003–present

Early life and career

McCabe was born in 1982 or 1983[1] in Los Angeles, California.

McCabe's on-screen career began as a guest star on the new Dragnet. She followed this up with roles in several independent films including Scorched before landing the role of Becky O'Connor in American Dreams. She followed this up with a recurring role on the NBC drama Windfall.

She next appeared as "Courtney" in the independent short film Lure, which played at the Tribeca Film Festival[2] as well as the London Film Festival and garnered her a win for best actress at the New York Indie Film Fest.[3]

Additional roles include the TNT television series Dark Blue as well as another role in Monk. She made her screenwriting debut in the live action 3-D short film, Happy Ending, in which she also stars.

In January 2016, she started her YouTube channel How to ADHD. The channel is dedicated to all topics regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder including tips on how to take advantage of the neurodivergent brain type as well as reviews on products such as fidget toys and journals. As of December 2020, the channel has over 532,000 subscribers[4] with its accompanying Patreon gaining over $15,700 a month.[5]

McCabe provides content regarding the various ways ADHD can be treated, and how those with the condition can live fulfilling lives. She candidly talks about the role pharmaceutical drugs can play in alleviating symptoms. She also discusses other methods of symptom management. Videos featured on the channel cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to living with ADHD.

Filmography
Year Film Role Notes
2009
Happy EndingLauren McGeePre-Production
MonkCashier
Dark BlueKara Tivnan
Legend of the Mountain WitchJessicaPost-Production
The Queen of ScreamsWillowPost-Production
Sibling RivalryBecky JohnsonCompleted
2006LureCourtney
Windfall
2005American DreamsBecky O'Connor
2004Joe KillionaireCake Girl
2003ScorchedNicole
Dragnet
Love SongsClub Patron 2

References
  1. McCabe, Jessica (2017). "This Is What It's Really Like to Live with ADHD" (video). TED. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  2. "Tribeca 2006 : Shorts Competition". Ion Cinema. March 23, 2006. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  3. "New York September 2008 Awards". New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  4. "How to ADHD". YouTube. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  5. "How to ADHD is creating an ADHD "toolbox" full of research-based information and tips! | Patreon". Retrieved December 7, 2020.


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