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ADHD Diagnoses Keep Rising Higher. This Is Why It’s Happening. : ScienceAlert

Last updated: November 8, 2024 5:15 pm
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ADHD Diagnoses on the Rise: What’s Behind the Increase?

For a long time, it was believed that around 5-6% of children had attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, recent data from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the prevalence has risen to 11.4% in children in 2022. Similarly, the Swedish Board of Health and Welfare reports a significant increase in ADHD diagnoses, with 10.5% of boys and 6% of girls receiving a diagnosis in 2022, a 50% jump from 2019.

The reasons behind this startling rise in ADHD diagnoses are multifaceted and interconnected. Here are eight possible causes:

  1. Multiple Diagnoses: Previously, professionals were advised to limit diagnoses to the most prominent one in an individual. However, current practices encourage making as many diagnoses as needed to cover all symptoms and challenges a person may face.
  2. Increased Awareness: A new generation of professionals with higher awareness and knowledge of ADHD has led to earlier detection and diagnosis, particularly in previously overlooked groups like girls, women, and adults.
  3. Reduced Stigma: ADHD is now less stigmatized than before, making doctors more comfortable with making the diagnosis and individuals more accepting of it as part of their identity.
  4. Cognitive Demands: Modern society places higher demands on cognitive skills, leading individuals with lower-than-average skills in areas like attention control and organizational skills to struggle and potentially receive an ADHD diagnosis.
  5. High Expectations: Rising expectations for health and performance may lead individuals to seek explanations like ADHD for difficulties in functioning.
  6. Changes in Education: Changes in educational practices, such as digitization and project-based learning, have made it harder for students with ADHD traits to succeed, leading to more referrals for assessment.
  7. Accessibility of Assessment: Policymakers have made diagnostic assessments more accessible, leading to an increase in diagnoses without addressing underlying issues like teaching methods and workplace accommodations.
  8. Access to Support: In many societies, only a clinical diagnosis guarantees access to support and resources, incentivizing individuals to seek a diagnosis even if they may not fully meet the diagnostic criteria.

    Overall, the rise in ADHD diagnoses can be attributed to a combination of factors, including changes in diagnostic practices, increased awareness, reduced stigma, and societal demands. It is essential to consider these factors when addressing the growing number of ADHD diagnoses and ensuring that individuals receive appropriate support and resources.

    This article was written by Sven Bölte, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Science at Karolinska Institutet, and is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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