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Online Buzz Fuels Surge in Adult ADHD Diagnoses

4/25/2025

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A rising wave of adult ADHD diagnoses is paralleled by a surge in online conversations surrounding the condition. As viral content prompts many to investigate their own symptoms, culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki and UC Davis anthropologist Manvir Singh delve into whether this digital influence is shaping diagnoses or if deeper factors are involved.

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Story summary

A rising wave of adult ADHD diagnoses is paralleled by a surge in online conversations surrounding the condition. As viral content prompts many to investigate their own symptoms, culture journalist Kelli Maria Korducki and UC Davis anthropologist Manvir Singh delve into whether this digital influence is shaping diagnoses or if deeper factors are involved.