In light of the increasing number of people seeking ADHD diagnoses, mental health professionals are debating whether it is best to use diagnostic labels that may “medicalise the human experience” instead of delving into the psychological significance behind people’s symptoms.
According to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines, the adult incidence rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition in which people can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating, and may act on impulse, is between 3 and 4 percent. The rate for children aged between 6 and 8 is 1.5 percent.
However, some organisations say the number of adults in search of a diagnosis is skyrocketing….