There has been an explosion of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses that have been shared on social media. The charity ADHD Foundation reports a 400% increase in the number of adults seeking assessment since 2020.
The rise was triggered in part by the anxiety and lack of routine during lockdown, which exacerbated symptoms for many. It’s believed to affect 1.5 million adults in the UK.
The cause of the neurodevelopmental condition isn’t known, although it can run in families. The main symptoms include
