Understanding ADHD: Is Everyone Really Getting Diagnosed with It? In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it’s easy to wonder: Does everyone really have it? Or is it simply being diagnosed more often than before? Let’s explore this question, dive into the symptoms of ADHD, and understand why the diagnosis rate seems to be rising. What is ADHD? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It’s primarily characterized by difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While these traits are a normal part of human behavior, in people with ADHD, they are more intense, persistent, and disruptive to daily life. Why Are More People Being Diagnosed with ADHD? It may seem like ADHD is more prevalent today than ever before, but there are a few key reasons why more people are being diagnosed: Better…
There are both pros and cons to diagnosis.
Diagnosis can be limiting and used in a pejorative manner. We need to be applying them with careful consideration.