No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts

 ADHD in the News 2026-03-12


In a paper, published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry, a group of experts say there is no robust evidence that ADHD is over-diagnosed in the UK. They refute the view that ‘nowadays everyone has ADHD’, which is gaining traction in public discourse and has been amplified by some leading politicians, as demand rises for NHS assessments and services.

View Article: University of Cambridge, March 6, 2026




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