ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide — but that doesn’t automatically mean “overdiagnosis.” A new Nature piece explores what’s really driving the increase: broader awareness, changing diagnostic criteria, better recognition in women/girls and adults, pl...

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ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide — but that doesn’t automatically mean “overdiagnosis.” A new Nature piece explores what’s really driving the increase: broader awareness, changing diagnostic criteria, better recognition in women/girls and adults, plus ongoing concerns about access, misdiagnosis, and how we frame #ADHD (disorder vs. neurodiversity). It’s a nuanced look at a complex story. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03855-2