More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates

Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too

About 15.5 million U.S. adults have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and about half of them received their diagnoses as adults. A new survey suggests that1 in 4 American adults believe they have undiagnosed ADHD, but many of them have not discussed their suspicions with their doctors.

Is social media to blame? 25% of adults believe they have undiagnosed ADHD - Conservative Angle

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Never diagnosed: Many adults suspect they have ADHD

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — One in four adults suspect that they have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a mental health condition that's usually diagnosed in kids, mostly boys, who struggle with concentrating in school. And videos online about ADHD in adulthood, mostly with women, are spreading awareness about it, leading to many believing they have it too. Justin Barterian, a clinical assistant professor at Ohio S…

1 in 4 Adults in the U.S. Suspect They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

Twenty-five percent of American adults believe they’re suffering from undiagnosed ADHD. A study commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine discovered the findings. Typically thought of as a childhood condition, ADHD is described by the Mayo Clinic as a disorder that leads to difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. A recent influx of social media videos shows that adults hav…

One in 4 US Adults Suspect They Have ADHD — Are You One of Them?

Riska/E+/Getty ImagesADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often emerges in childhood. The excess inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity characteristic of this disorder can often disrupt a person’s daily life. But the condition is often missed or misdiagnosed in adulthood. A new survey found that as many as one in four adults think they have the elusive condition. A new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Med…

Survey: 25% of adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition.