What's behind the rise in ADHD cases?
To many parents of affected children, it is a condition that is going under-recognised and needs better resourcing. But to sceptics, like Lincoln psychiatrist Dr Sami Timimi, ADHD is a prime example of “overmedicalisation“.
Is it overdiagnosis, better awareness, social media, or something else entirely? This thought-provoking article from iNews explores four leading theories behind the global surge in ADHD cases. If you're wondering what's really going on—and what it means for the future—this is a must-read.
Four theories about what’s behind the rise in ADHD cases
Whether it’s annoying TikTok influencers or formal public awareness campaigns, it’s been hard to miss the growing media coverage of ADHD
Clare Wilson