Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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[–] Honytawk@feddit.nl -2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

ADHD may not be over-diagnosed by professionals. But did they also check if it was self-over-diagnosed?

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I personally suspect environmentally caused ADHD could be a thing.

Ultimately, if the treatment methods and suggestions help, I have no issues with it being treated.

It's also worth noting that ADHD (and sub diagnosis ADHD) are disproportionately represented in certain groups. My wife didn't realise she had a problem till well into adulthood. Since she was diagnosed, over half her friendship group are either diagnosed, or in the process.

[–] partofthevoice@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

That’s probably most likely yes for just about any disorder, I’d think. Diagnoses should become more accurate as you visit more professionals and get more information. Having less of that would mean less accuracy. Having none of that is, well…