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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nicole Wootton-Cane

Thirty-two experts find no evidence ADHD is being overdiagnosed

ADHD Wes Streeting
  • Experts have challenged Health Secretary Wes Streeting's assertion that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed in the UK.
  • A paper in the British Journal of Psychiatry, authored by 32 experts, warns that “alarmist” rhetoric about overdiagnosis could prevent individuals from receiving necessary care.
  • While diagnosis rates have increased, particularly since 2020, experts suggest this reflects heightened awareness and a 'catch-up' for years of under-recognition, with rates still below the estimated population prevalence.
  • The primary concern highlighted is the unacceptably long waiting times for ADHD diagnosis, support, and treatment within the NHS, rather than overdiagnosis.
  • Untreated ADHD carries significant risks, including accidental injuries, suicide, substance misuse, and an increased risk of death, according to Professor Samuele Cortese, the lead author.

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Experts rubbish Wes Streeting’s claim ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK

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