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Study: ADHD Rates Stable Despite Surge in Diagnosis Requests
Above: Children with neurodevelopmental disorders engage in ergotherapy exercises to develop their motor and sensory skills and increase their mental skills at occupational therapy rooms in Ankara, Turkey, on March 10, 2024. Image copyright: Betul Abali/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The lack of increase in real ADHD cases aligns with improved diagnostic accuracy, not overdiagnosis. Heightened awareness and refined clinical criteria allow for better identification, especially for milder cases and adults. This ensures those with ADHD receive proper support, reducing misdiagnosis. Continued focus on precise diagnostics and awareness will help more people manage ADHD effectively, without unnecessary labeling or treatment.
Narrative B
ADHD is absolutely being overdiagnosed, with soaring rates tied to loosened diagnostic criteria and societal pressures to medicalize behavior. The push to label kids with a disorder, amplified by social media impact and diminished play time, fosters overmedicalization. This risks unnecessary medication and stigma, eroding resilience and burdening generations with lasting psychological and social harm, as seen in rising mental health challenges among youth.