Are we diagnosing too many people with ADHD?
The Spectator
A government review in the UK is considering changes to ADHD diagnosis criteria due to concerns over rising numbers of people seeking assessments, which have surged from 40 children in the 1980s to over 800,000 currently. Experts warn that ADHD is being overdiagnosed, possibly driven by incentives such as access to benefits, and question whether the increase reflects genuine growth in the condition or other factors. While ADHD is a legitimate issue with real suffering, the article highlights the need to carefully assess how society responds to mental health challenges rather than focusing solely on diagnosis rates.
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