1 of 1
Story summary
- Australia is training general practitioners to diagnose and treat ADHD as adult diagnoses and prescriptions rise.
- Government spending on ADHD medications rose from $60 million in 2019-2020 to $223 million in 2025-2026.
- An initial group of 65 general practitioners will receive training, targeting underserved communities.
- Access varies by state: Queensland allows diagnosing without extra training, while Tasmania aims to enable GPs to manage ADHD.
