Accurate ADHD: Misconceptions and misdiagnosis

There has been significant media attention lately on the increase in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses in Australia, sparking a complex debate among healthcare professionals, educators, and the public.

While the estimated prevalence of ADHD in Australian children and adolescents remains consistent with global statistics, a surge in diagnoses in adults has health professionals reviewing the reasons why this might be the case.

Does an increased awareness of ADHD, new guidelines to treat it, and better access to diagnose it, help or hinder ADHD patients?

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