ADHD diagnoses in adults on the rise
Becker's Healthcare December 12, 2024
A significant rise in adult ADHD diagnoses is being seen across the U.S., particularly among individuals aged 30 and older, as changing attitudes toward mental health and the growth of telemedicine have made diagnosis and treatment more accessible, The New York Times reported Dec. 11.
According to an analysis by health firm Truveta, the rate of first-time ADHD diagnoses has increased by more than 60% since 2021 among adults aged 30 to 64.
The shift is especially notable among women and people of color, who “are more likely to be underdiagnosed in early life,” according...