15.5 million US adults now have ADHD
Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder​, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.
Around 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have ADHD. What Are the Signs?
People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
15.5 million US adults now have ADHD, but system continues to fail most
In a much-needed update to 2003 data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has found that an estimated 15.5 million US adults are living with the condition – and many are being let down by poor access to treatment.
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, including in adults and in women
Adult women are less likely to have the stereotypical hyperactive most commonly seen in children diagnosed with ADHD, but awareness about symptoms in adults are driving more diagnoses overall.
Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too
Awareness of the developmental disorder is spreading on social media. New research suggests 1 in 4 believe they should be diagnosed, but many haven't discussed it with their doctors.
An ADHD diagnosis is never too late, even in adults
It's considered a developmental disorder, and while symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - or ADHD - start in childhood, many adults also have it. Experts say there's help out there, but first there must be a diagnosis.
Millions of adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
Millions of adults think they have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a new survey shows. Doctors share what to know about the disorder.
15.5 Million Adults Had Current ADHD Diagnosis in 2023
An estimated 15.5 million U.S adults had a current diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2023, according to research published in the Oct. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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The ADHD Iceberg: What Lies Beneath
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ADHD: New Treatment Could Help Reduce Symptoms in Young People
Massage was found to be effective in helping young people with ADHD sleep better and reduce irritation levels, study finds.
Woman 'let down' by ADHD service temporary closure
Rhianne Hill was referred to the Leeds Adult ADHD Service in March 2022, but was told this week it was closing to non-urgent ...
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Kids with ADHD May Still Have Symptoms as Adults
Fortunately, recognition and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in grown-ups are getting better ...
Mind Reading: Busy Philipps Is Bringing Attention To Undiagnosed ADHD Among Women
Busy Philipps spent years struggling with undiagnosed ADHD. She's now working to bring attention to both missed diagnoses and ...
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Louisiana children have second-highest rate of ADD/ADHD in country. See data over the years.
The prevalence of ADHD has been steadily increasing over the last two decades nationwide. See the Louisiana data.
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15.5M Adults Have ADHD; Pediatric Social Media Harms; Loneliness Affects 1 in 5
And 25% of adults suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, according to a national survey of 1,000 Americans commissioned by ...
Tactile massage shown to aid sleep in adolescents with ADHD
A small-scale study conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that tactile massage can relieve hyperactivity, ...