Rising number of people seeking ADHD diagnosis without treatment, say experts
Summary
Experts say more people are getting diagnosed with ADHD but are not following up with treatment. They warn that some private assessments are low quality, leading to confusion and complaints about NHS doctors. ADHD is seen by some as both a real brain condition and a social idea.Key Facts
- Many people seek an ADHD diagnosis but do not start or continue treatment afterward.
- Some view ADHD as an identity rather than a medical disorder.
- Low-quality private assessments may falsely make people believe they have ADHD.
- Complaints have risen against NHS doctors who reject unreliable private diagnoses.
- ADHD shows real brain differences, but its definition has expanded socially.
- Private companies provide most ADHD assessments in the UK, unlike other medical areas.
- Experts worry about diagnoses increasing due to private companies profiting during NHS strain.
- There is concern that normal behavior is sometimes medicalized to give people labels or benefits.
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