Has TikTok convinced us all we’ve got ADHD? Doctors think so

 ADHD in the News 2022-03-31


If you've been on TikTok at all lately, it's likely you'll have come across a video (or two, or three) about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, aka ADHD – a condition that affects people's behaviour, and can cause those with the condition to be restless, have trouble concentrating and act on impulse, according to the NHS. But, while it's great that platforms like TikTok are now being used to raise awareness of typically misunderstood conditions, including ADHD – of which women are often diagnosed significantly later than their male counterparts – is the content being put out actually correct?