Experts argue that ADHD is 'overdiagnosed'

Conclusion This is a well written and argued piece. But it should not be taken as a summary of expert consensus on the current state of thinking about ADHD. Individual views by experts in the field vary widely. Many argue that the increase in prescriptions is not due to overdiagnosis, or drug company lobbying, but is driven by a better understanding of the condition. As with many complex topics, there appear to be no simple answers about the best way to care for people affected by ADHD. If your child, or yourself, is affected by the condition, then your best option is to find out as much as you can about the condition so you can make an informed decision about treatment choices. The NHS Choices A-Z topic on ADHD provides a useful starting point about learning more about the condition. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter.  Links To The Headlines ADHD diagnosis may have become too broad causing 'needless and harmful' treatment for children, warns study. Daily Mail, November 6 2013 Hyperactive UK: warning as ADHD drug prescription rates soar 50 per cent in five years. The Independent, November 6 2013 BMJ: Sharp rise in number of ADHD diagnoses. ITV News, November 6 2013 Links To Science Thomas R, Mitchell GK, Batstra L. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: are we helping or harming? BMJ. Published online November 5 2013
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