ADHD: life-changing diagnosis or a great big social myth?

The Australian

The article questions whether the surge in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses reflects a genuine increase in mental health conditions or is driven by social and cultural factors. It explores the debate between viewing ADHD as a medically significant disorder requiring intervention and considering it potentially overdiagnosed due to societal pressures and shifting norms.

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