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Surging ADHD Diagnoses Reveal 15 Million Struggling Adults

3/4/2025

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Allison Burk and her daughter’s ADHD diagnoses shed light on a troubling trend: over 15 million adults in the U.S. now grapple with this condition. With assessment requests doubling, experts warn that many remain undiagnosed since childhood. The pandemic has intensified symptoms, leading to a surge in the need for medication and support.

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Allison Burk and her daughter’s ADHD diagnoses shed light on a troubling trend: over 15 million adults in the U.S. now grapple with this condition. With assessment requests doubling, experts warn that many remain undiagnosed since childhood. The pandemic has intensified symptoms, leading to a surge in the need for medication and support.