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 ADHD data in a long time,” said one of the study’s authors, Angelika Claussen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How ADHD is diagnosed in adults The last few years have seen growing cultural acceptance and curiosity about the condition, fueled by a proliferation of “I have ADHD” social media videos and online medical start-up companies offering 5-minute diagnostic quizzes.

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ADHD should not be treated as a disorder
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Rising demand for ADHD diagnoses strains Dutch healthcare system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rising demand for ADHD diagnoses strains Dutch healthcare system

NL Times  

The demand for ADHD diagnoses is on the rise in the Netherlands, with a noticeable increase among young people and more women seeking tests. According to the Dutch insurance company CZ, many individuals seeking tests come from student cities, where social media videos suggest that such behaviors might indicate ADHD. “The rise in inquiries is largely driven by social media …

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 …

‘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 …

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
2 months ago

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds

NPR  

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds toggle caption Chris Winsor/Getty Images A large new study finds adults diagnosed with ADHD live shorter lives than they should. "It is deeply concerning that some adults with diagnosed ADHD are living shorter lives than they should," senior study author Josh Stott, a professor of …

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, 3 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 …

ADHD medications effective at reducing symptoms in adults but not improving quality of life, study finds
3 months, 1 week ago

ADHD medications effective at reducing symptoms in adults but not improving quality of life, study finds

ABC  

Stimulant drugs and non-stimulant medication atomoxetine are the only treatments that effectively reduce the core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults in the short-term, a major study has found. Medications that effectively reduced ADHD symptoms in adults did not improve their overall quality of life, the study found, and there wasn't enough evidence to draw conclusions about the …

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 …

ADHD: Why women bear the brunt of misdiagnosis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ADHD: Why women bear the brunt of misdiagnosis

Live Mint  

That pile of books and other ‘stuff’ on the table now resembles a person. In women, ADHD manifests as inattention, while among men it manifests as hyperactivity, says Mumbai-based senior child and family psychiatrist Dr Sapna Bangar. With girls, on the other hand, teachers or caregivers don’t seem to mind as long as the inattentiveness or sitting quietly doesn’t bother …

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  

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 The unsustainable level of demand for ADHD services has only become …

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

How to know if you have ADHD

The Independent  

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How A Teacher’s Observation Led To My Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

12 Things Not To Say To Someone Who Has ADHD
6 months, 3 weeks ago

12 Things Not To Say To Someone Who Has ADHD

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There has been a surge in adult ADHD diagnoses in recent years, so it’s not surprising if you’re starting to feel like everyone you know suddenly has the condition. ‘ADHD is a problem only kids have.’ “Historically, ADHD was often seen as a childhood disorder that people ‘grew out of,’” Sultan said. Many people with ADHD may …

So what if ‘everyone has ADHD’? The more diagnoses, the better – but we need the meds to treat them
7 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A recent study found that disability …

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 …

ADHD: Factors that influence the symptoms; therapist explains
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ADHD: Factors that influence the symptoms; therapist explains

Hindustan Times  

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is the mental condition where a person struggles with attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. “Why do some people struggle deeply with their ADHD symptoms while others seem to experience significantly less impact, maybe even claiming it as their superpower,” wrote Therapist Meredith Carder. The Therapist further explained the factors that influence the impact of ADHD …

Are YOU an OAP with ADHD? As it's claimed thousands are going undiagnosed, Mail readers reveal their own struggles - and the key signs to look for
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Are YOU an OAP with ADHD? As it's claimed thousands are going undiagnosed, Mail readers reveal their own struggles - and the key signs to look for

Daily Mail  

Older adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are 'slipping through the cracks of the healthcare system' – leaving many isolated, depressed or even misdiagnosed with dementia, experts have warned. But in what's been described as 'a health emergency' by one specialist, doctors speaking to The Mail on Sunday say they fear that key signs of ADHD in older people are …

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 …

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 …

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them
1 year ago

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

Daily Mail  

We shouldn't be so quick to diagnose children with ADHD as such 'labels' can be 'debilitating', Kate Silverton has said. The newsreader-turned-child therapist has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. 'I know for parents it is terribly distressing when their children are behaving in ways which they …

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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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 …

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 …

More Dutch adults using medication for ADHD
1 year, 4 months ago

More Dutch adults using medication for ADHD

NL Times  

Dutch adults with ADHD used medication more frequently in 2022. According to data from the Dutch Foundation for Pharmaceutical Statistics, the number of users aged 18 and over increased by 13 percent from the year before, rising from 154,000 to 174,000 individuals. Among adults, the number of users rose by over a third to 15,000, and among children, it increased …

What is it like to have ADHD as an adult? Australians share their highs and lows
1 year, 5 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 …

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 …

Covid HASN'T caused spike in ADHD among kids: Levels are same as before pandemic struck, study suggests
1 year, 5 months ago

Covid HASN'T caused spike in ADHD among kids: Levels are same as before pandemic struck, study suggests

Daily Mail  

Claims that ADHD diagnoses spiked during the pandemic are not true, a study suggests. Researchers, who examined US data on the number of children who have the behavioural condition, found that rates remained stable between 2017 and 2022 Fascinating graphs show how ADHD prescriptions in England have risen over time, with the patient demographic shifting from children to adults with …

The casualisation of ADHD and OCD among youngsters
1 year, 6 months ago

The casualisation of ADHD and OCD among youngsters

Live Mint  

There’s an openness in discussing mental health today, but while this reduced stigma is something to be cheered for, easier access to information around mental health issues brings along the risks of oversimplification and trivialization. I find this especially applicable to two acronyms that have become commonplace in discussions surrounding mental health among millennials: ADHD and OCD. “The ‘cool’ factor …

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, 10 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 …

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"
1 year, 11 months ago

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"

Salon  

Speaking from experience, having ADHD is a bit like reading a book outside during a windy day. "Medical doctors first began documenting/writing about what we today call ADHD centuries ago — not coincidentally, around the time that compulsory education was becoming policy in the UK and then the US," explained Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at …

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 …

Parents across the country say children are struggling in school and fighting more without ADHD meds
2 years ago

Parents across the country say children are struggling in school and fighting more without ADHD meds

Daily Mail  

An ongoing shortage of Adderall has left children unable to concentrate and behave in school, according to parents across the US. While a whopping 41 million Adderall prescriptions were dispensed in the U.S. in 2021, Britain's National Health Service doled out a total of just 2.23 million ADHD drugs from July 2021 to June 2022. A Washington mother has blamed …

I'm A Psychologist. Everything I Knew About ADHD Was Wrong.
2 years ago

I'm A Psychologist. Everything I Knew About ADHD Was Wrong.

Huff Post  

Fiordaliso via Getty Images Do you have a history of shoplifting? In the countless hours I had spent poring over ADHD studies, dense theoretical tomes about ADHD, and practical books full of suggestions to help people with ADHD, I had rarely seen myself reflected. Then one day, a friend, a fellow mother and one of the smartest people I know, …

ADHD Medication Consumption Rates Highest in North America: Study
2 years ago

ADHD Medication Consumption Rates Highest in North America: Study

News 18  

Potential barriers to diagnosis and treatment of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disease in middle-income countries is imperative to minimise risk of negative outcomes from the disorder, according to a new study published in The Lancet. In 2019, the study said, pooled ADHD medication consumption rates were highest in North America, followed by Oceania, Western Europe, and Northern Europe. Middle-income countries in …

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 …

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Adults With ADHD May Experience Anxiety: Study

News 18  

Research on the association between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults and anxiety and depression has been scarce. Published in the Scientific Reports journal on January 16, this is the first study to show that ADHD is more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults than ASD. The study authors also confirmed that having more of an ADHD personality …

10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize Are Actually Symptoms
2 years, 4 months ago

10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize Are Actually Symptoms

Huff Post  

RyanJLane via Getty Images ADHD is more difficult to pick up on in adults. “Most people will first get diagnosed with these disorders and get frustrated when treatment fails to alleviate their symptoms.” In the moment, you might find yourself attributing certain feelings and behaviors to other things — blaming feelings of hype on too much coffee or snapping at …

'Basically No One Believed Her': How We're Failing Girls With ADHD
2 years, 5 months ago

'Basically No One Believed Her': How We're Failing Girls With ADHD

Huff Post  

StockPlanets via Getty Images Girls with ADHD may not display what we think of as typical symptoms. “It was eye-opening to realize that I wasn’t just stupid.” - Nina Weierman, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood Jamie D., a mom in the Washington, D.C., area, told HuffPost that when her daughter, now 11, said she was having trouble paying …

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story
3 years, 5 months ago

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story

The Independent  

In May this year, at the age of 44, I became one of a growing army of women diagnosed with ADHD. The reactions to my diagnosis have been varied, ranging from the person in the comedy industry who told me I was “lucky because it’s very fashionable at the moment”, as if i had told them I had a thigh …

Our view of ADHD needs to change – the disorder presents differently in women and girls
3 years, 8 months ago

Our view of ADHD needs to change – the disorder presents differently in women and girls

The Independent  

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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 …

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