ADHD diagnoses among U.S. adults are sharply increasing, raising concerns about overdiagnosis.

The number of ADHD diagnoses among US adults is rising rapidly, prompting many to question if they have the condition. This trend has been ongoing for decades but has accelerated recently, possibly due to changes in diagnostic criteria from 2013, increased cultural acceptance, and the pandemic's impact on work and school environments. ADHD is diagnosed when symptoms severely impact multiple areas of life and can be traced back to childhood. However, there is debate about whether the condition is becoming overdiagnosed.

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