Why are are so many adults now being diagnosed with ADHD?
More adults than ever before are struggling with ADHD
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In recent years, particularly since 2020, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition once primarily associated with children. Many adults are now discovering that their long-standing difficulties with focus, organization, and impulse control may be rooted in undiagnosed ADHD. But what is driving the surge in diagnoses? Is it greater awareness and a reduction in stigma, or does technology also play a role—and if so, to what extent?
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