ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the charity ADHD UK, around 2.6 million people in the UK have the disorder, but only 600,000 are formally diagnosed. The 42-year-old actor Sheridan Smith revealed she has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, telling Vogue it has “helped her make sense of a lot of things” in her life. The NHS states that symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. For more information or support regarding ADHD, you can call the national Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service on 020 8952 2800.

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ADHD should not be treated as a disorder
1 month, 1 week ago

ADHD should not be treated as a disorder

Live Mint  

NOT LONG ago, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was thought to affect only school-aged boys—the naughty ones who could not sit still in class and were always getting into trouble. Its symptoms often overlap with those of autism, dyslexia and other conditions that, like ADHD, are thought to be caused by how the brain develops. The characteristics around which the ADHD diagnostic …

Teachers, counsellors see more ADHD symptoms in children in Bengaluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teachers, counsellors see more ADHD symptoms in children in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of people is continuing to be researched even five years after the pandemic began. Teachers across the city say they are seeing at least two cases of ADHD symptoms in each class. “Across all classes, there are at least 40 students who have ADHD symptoms, including varying degrees …

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Over the past few years, an increasing number of adults are getting ADHD diagnoses. One study published in 2022 analyzed popular TikTok videos about ADHD and found that 52% of the videos, most of which were not created by healthcare providers, qualified as “misleading.” It all comes down to executive function The term “executive function” refers to …

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

Hindustan Times  

Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults — roughly 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD. “We haven’t had adult …

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing

The Independent  

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Adults with ADHD may die up to 11 years younger, new research finds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Adults with ADHD may die up to 11 years younger, new research finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new research found that those with ADHD could die between four and a half …

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. Diagnoses have been rising Diagnoses have been climbing in both kids and adults, and the recent government report found adult ADHD was more common than earlier estimates. “We haven’t had adult ADHD data in a long time,” said one …

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage

Hindustan Times  

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, usually affecting children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, said, “ADHD is a significant cause of poor exam and scholastic performance in children in school, and unfortunately, it is not properly diagnosed.” Impact of ADHD on …

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder

Live Mint  

It is "like being inside a pinball machine with a hundred balls,” says Lucy. Graphic: The Economist The number of ADHD diagnoses is rising fast in many countries, among children as well as adults like Lucy, Phillip and Sarah, who were all diagnosed in their 30s. Two people with ADHD may exhibit similar symptoms caused by entirely different underlying psychological …

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it
4 months, 1 week ago

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it

Live Mint  

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions worldwide, yet myths surrounding it persist, hindering understanding and stigmatising those who live with the disorder. Contrary to popular belief, ADHD isn’t a behavioural problem but a neurological one and management requires a combination of therapy, medication, lifestyle changes and routines. Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman and Dr. Samir Parikh from the department of Mental Health & Behavioural …

Why it’s so hard to get an adult ADHD diagnosis – and why it matters
5 months ago

Why it’s so hard to get an adult ADHD diagnosis – and why it matters

The Independent  

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How to know if you have ADHD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How to know if you have ADHD

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Alia Bhatt opens up on ADHD: What is it? How common is it?
6 months ago

Alia Bhatt opens up on ADHD: What is it? How common is it?

Firstpost  

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has gone into more detail about her battle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — a neurodevelopmental condition marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity. Common symptoms include difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, getting easily distracted, interrupting people while they are talking, and being unable to sit still Alia Bhatt said she has attention deficit disorder, a type of ADHD. Representational …

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
6 months, 1 week ago

How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

Huff Post  

The author and her daughter after many years of a struggle for answers Photo Courtesy Of Lisa McCarty In the Fall of 2022, I stood barefoot on my deck, phone in my ear, brown leaves gathered around my feet, listening to my daughter’s fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Barlow. Melissa Danielson, a statistician with the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects …

So what if ‘everyone has ADHD’? The more diagnoses, the better – but we need the meds to treat them
7 months ago

So what if ‘everyone has ADHD’? The more diagnoses, the better – but we need the meds to treat them

The Independent  

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Unravelling the complexity of ADHD
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unravelling the complexity of ADHD

Firstpost  

Mental health conditions are complex, and rarely travel alone. Among the diversity of mental health conditions, one of the most diagnosed across age and gender is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Public perception of mental health has experienced a shift in recent years, thanks in part to public figures, like Olympian gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for …

Pay Attention!
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pay Attention!

New Indian Express  

Fahadh Faasil, a renowned actor recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterised by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can often go undetected for many years, especially in those who develop coping strategies that conceal their symptoms. Coping with Attention Deficit …

Pay Attention!
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pay Attention!

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Fahadh Faasil, a renowned actor recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterised by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can often go undetected for many years, especially in those who develop coping strategies that conceal their symptoms. Coping with Attention …

Pay attention!
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pay attention!

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Fahadh Faasil, a renowned actor recently disclosed that he has been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 41. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterised by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD can often go undetected for many years, especially in those who develop coping strategies that conceal their symptoms. Coping with Attention …

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults

New Indian Express  

Just like the myriad of possible symptoms, the reasons for ADHD are also several. Unmindful of the perils, he started using the substance, and, over time, became an addict.” Dr Arun found that the patient had been primarily suffering from ADHD. “Many adults who display symptoms of hyperactivity may be presenting with addiction, rather than ADHD,” he says. “Usually, diagnosis …

Fahadh Faasil reveals he was diagnosed with ADHD at 41
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fahadh Faasil reveals he was diagnosed with ADHD at 41

New Indian Express  

The versatile Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Speaking after dedicating Peace Valley Children's Village near Kothamangalam in Kerala on Sunday, the "Aavesham" actor said that while roaming around the children's village, he asked a doctor whether it was easy to cure ADHD, PTI reported. I am clinically ADHD diagnosed," …

CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD
9 months, 3 weeks ago

CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD

NPR  

CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD A new CDC report finds that in 2022, over 7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. had gotten an ADHD diagnosis at some point in their lives. A new report from federal researchers finds that one out of every nine kids have been diagnosed with ADHD …

NHS will probe unprecedented rise in children and adults being told they have ADHD amid fears mental disorder is being overdiagnosed
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NHS will probe unprecedented rise in children and adults being told they have ADHD amid fears mental disorder is being overdiagnosed

Daily Mail  

The NHS is launching a new taskforce to examine a concerning rise in adults and children being diagnosed with ADHD. Love Island's Olivia Atwood said ADHD made her 'constantly overwhelmed' The number of patients on medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has doubled in six years, with 230,000 in England taking the drugs last year. Ben Fogle, who has previously …

One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD - as doctors slam 'preposterously high' figure that is four-fold the prevalence in the UK
1 year ago

One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD - as doctors slam 'preposterously high' figure that is four-fold the prevalence in the UK

Daily Mail  

One in seven boys now have attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in the US, a shocking Government report suggests — as diagnoses surge to up to triple those in European nations. The above chart shows ADHD rates in the US compared to other countries In, Germany rates among boys are around six percent, according to a 2019 study from researchers at the …

Why do so many adults struggle to get their ADHD diagnosed?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why do so many adults struggle to get their ADHD diagnosed?

The Independent  

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ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

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Like Sheridan Smith I was diagnosed with adult ADHD – it helped makes sense of a lot of things
1 year, 1 month ago

Like Sheridan Smith I was diagnosed with adult ADHD – it helped makes sense of a lot of things

The Independent  

When I saw a headline last year in which the psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry called ADHD “fashionable”, my heart sank. But it was her suggestion that ADHD was somehow trend-led, or “the mental health term on everyone’s lips”, taking over from “bipolar disorder that was once the ‘fashionable’ condition to have” that made it so upsetting to many people …

Like Robbie Williams I was diagnosed with adult ADHD – just don’t call it ‘fashionable’
1 year, 4 months ago

Like Robbie Williams I was diagnosed with adult ADHD – just don’t call it ‘fashionable’

The Independent  

When I saw a headline in which the psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry called ADHD “fashionable”, my heart sank. But it was her suggestion that ADHD was somehow trend-led, or “the mental health term on everyone’s lips”, taking over from “bipolar disorder that was once the ‘fashionable’ condition to have” that made it so upsetting to many people with ADHD …

What is it like to have ADHD as an adult? Australians share their highs and lows
1 year, 4 months ago

What is it like to have ADHD as an adult? Australians share their highs and lows

ABC  

Quick read It is estimated one in 20 Australians has ADHD. "And that's what started my trip down the ADHD path," Mr Wynands said. "That hyper-focus allowed him to get those assignments that normally would take 13 weeks out in six and a half weeks at a time — so that's been an absolute winner," Ms Nuttall said. "It would …

The main signs of ADHD
1 year, 5 months ago

The main signs of ADHD

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Most cases of ADHD are diagnosed when children are under 12 …

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think
1 year, 5 months ago

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think

Daily Mail  

Experts warn people 'over rely' and 'over interpret' TikTok videos about ADHD Classic signs of ADHD are also symptoms of anxiety and depression, doctors say Videos detailing how your common habits may be actually ADHD symptoms have amassed billions of views on TikTok. TikTok influencer @cobywatts_, who has 1.4million followers, suggests waiting for adverts and being put on hold are …

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link
1 year, 9 months ago

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link

The Hindu  

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of people under the age of 18 worldwide. In our new study, published in Nature Medicine with colleagues at Fudan University in China, we identified a general brain basis – that we call the Neuropsychopathological Factor – underlying symptoms of multiple mental health …

The ADHD diagnosis wave: cashing in on a crisis (Part 2)
1 year, 9 months ago

The ADHD diagnosis wave: cashing in on a crisis (Part 2)

ABC  

There's a certain desperation to the search for an ADHD psychiatrist in 2023. Interest in ADHD has exploded in recent years, driving the demand for specialists to new highs and triggering an access crisis. This episode of Schmeitgeist is the unexpected conclusion to what began as a deep dive into ADHD internet subcultures. In part 2 of our investigation into …

ADHD inquiry announced, but federal government urged to make sure it listens
1 year, 11 months ago

ADHD inquiry announced, but federal government urged to make sure it listens

ABC  

ADHD will be the focus of a new parliamentary inquiry, with senators from across the political spectrum set to examine the impact the disorder is having on people around the country. While it may seem like ADHD is everywhere right now, ironically, there's been such a dearth of attention on the condition that steps like this inquiry being established are …

Persons With ADHD Can Have Full and Satisfying Life; Psychosocial Treatment, Support Can Make Difference
1 year, 11 months ago

Persons With ADHD Can Have Full and Satisfying Life; Psychosocial Treatment, Support Can Make Difference

News 18  

Like most mental health difficulties, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is complex. The biological basis to ADHD includes chemical transmitters in the brain called catecholamines, which include dopamine and norepinephrine. Psychosocial support at home, in the social milieu, at school and at work, are important for a person with ADHD. Movement improves overall health, in addition to demanding focus in the …

What is attention deficit disorder and why was Harry ‘diagnosed’ with it?
2 years ago

What is attention deficit disorder and why was Harry ‘diagnosed’ with it?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A trauma expert has diagnosed the Duke of Sussex with …

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?

Daily Mail  

Oxford psychiatrist argues ADHD has been misdiagnosed as anxiety for years It was once a condition confined to disruptive children. Psychiatrists also claim ADHD has been mistaken for anxiety, depression and even personality disorder for years, with tell-tale symptoms like dissociation and trouble sleeping overlapping between the conditions. Dr Sally Cubbin, a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS and in private …

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD
2 years, 3 months ago

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD

BBC  

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD Getty Images Unlike their neurotypical counterparts, workers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often find themselves left behind. Some people, says Winter, only tend to do what they’re interested in – “what lights up our brains” – which causes them to de-prioritise other urgent tasks. “It’s almost like minimising your own identity to conform with …

Adrian Chiles admits he's had a rethink on the efficiency of ADHD treatment
2 years, 5 months ago

Adrian Chiles admits he's had a rethink on the efficiency of ADHD treatment

Daily Mail  

Adrian Chiles says he reevaluated his beliefs regarding the efficiency of professional ADHD care after discovering some sufferers face a desperate five year wait for treatment. Rethink: Adrian Chiles says he reevaluated his beliefs regarding the efficiency of professional ADHD care after discovering some sufferers face a desperate five year wait for treatment Writing for The Guardian, Chiles, 55, says …

ADHD guidelines offer clearer path forward for diagnosis and treatment
2 years, 5 months ago

ADHD guidelines offer clearer path forward for diagnosis and treatment

ABC  

Aviva Kippax, her husband, Aaron, and two of their three children live with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. "For a family who has concerns over one of their family members, it really provides them with an authoritative, best-practice document, so they can be confident with the treatments offered," said Professor Mark Bellgrove, president of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association. "An ADHD …

Abbie Chatfield reveals why she STILL can't get medication after being diagnosed with adult ADHD
2 years, 8 months ago

Abbie Chatfield reveals why she STILL can't get medication after being diagnosed with adult ADHD

Daily Mail  

Abbie Chatfield has revealed she still can't get medication almost two months after being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Bachelor star, 26, revealed on her It's A Lot podcast, she's still going through the process of trying to get a script for medication. Abbie Chatfield has revealed why she STILL can't get medication two months after being diagnosed …

Getting an ADHD diagnosis from TikTok
3 years, 9 months ago

Getting an ADHD diagnosis from TikTok

ABC  

For 23 years everyone in Matilda Boseley's life missed the warning signs that she had ADHD, including herself. "There's a lot of content on there from creators who have ADHD themselves, and sort of talk about how it manifests in everyday adult life," Matilda said. "It's essentially the sort of inability to do something, even though you desperately really want …

How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD
3 years, 11 months ago

How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD

Wired  

Like much of what ails us, ADHD is often misunderstood. Dale Archer, medical doctor, board-certified psychiatrist, and author of two books on ADHD, says, "ADHD is a combination of genetics and brain chemistry, and you're either born with it or not." ADHD was first defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1968, but …

WHAT IS ADHD?
5 years, 9 months ago

WHAT IS ADHD?

Daily Mail  

A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier. Katie Price reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD as she says it explains why she's 'never understood the consequences of her actions' Katie Price has revealed she has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is receiving therapy to manage the. …

Youngest in school year more likely to have bad behaviour diagnosed as ADHD, study shows
6 years, 3 months ago

Youngest in school year more likely to have bad behaviour diagnosed as ADHD, study shows

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Harvard University researchers studying data from US primary schools found that children were 30 per …

ADHD treatment may be needed by hundreds of thousands more children, experts suggest
6 years, 7 months ago

ADHD treatment may be needed by hundreds of thousands more children, experts suggest

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If you don’t recognise and diagnose you don’t have the option to think about the …

Millions of kids on ADHD meds decide their treatment as adults
6 years, 9 months ago

Millions of kids on ADHD meds decide their treatment as adults

CNN  

Story highlights Once some children move farther from home, they are less likely are to continue taking medication Behavioral modification techniques for ADHD symptoms include exercise, healthy eating and meditation CNN — When Erin Delaney March was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, she was 8 years old. Group one, as he defines it, is children who became …

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'
9 years, 3 months ago

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'

The Independent  

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Hyper parents spot ADHD disorder
10 years, 10 months ago

Hyper parents spot ADHD disorder

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than 70 per cent of young parents are now seeking medical aid for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for their children, a survey revealed. In 200 cases recorded at psychological wellness centre Dhriti Enabling Psychological Wellness, parents had demanded medication for their kids for ADHD, even though they were found to be without ADHD. Since the children are already …

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