Social Media, COVID-19, and ADHD – The Unexpected Prescription Boom

Economist Helen Björkdal from Landsbro in Vetlanda Municipality, Småland, previously worked in an open office environment. It was only when she was diagnosed with ADHD that she understood why it didn't work. "Employers need to understand that open office environments don't suit everyone," she says.

No, people with ADHD are not making it up: Calling it a scam is a disgrace

Whether it's ADHD, autism, benefits or PIP, the way we disparage what we don't understand reflects both on our own fear and lack of literacy – and the irresponsible way we stigmatise disabled members of our society, writes Kat Brown

The ADHD Association's view is that ADHD is still underdiagnosed in Finland and is recognized too late in girls.

‘ADHD is a business as well as a medical disorder’: Irish doctor on the dangers of overdiagnosis

A woman in her 30s makes a short TikTok video about how her recent autism diagnosis has made everything fall into place for her. Her discomfort in busy social settings, her inability to form lasting friendships, her tendency to hyperfixate on certain things. She is both relieved with and proud of her diagnosis.

London sees highest rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemic

The UK has recorded a national increase in ADHD medication prescriptions year on year since the pandemic, but there are also regional variations

Social Media, COVID-19, and ADHD – The Unexpected Prescription Boom

ADHD prescriptions in England have surged 18% annually since the pandemic, highlighting a major shift in diagnosis and treatment. This increase is likely fueled by greater awareness, particularly through social media, and the psychological toll of COVID-19. However, there are stark regional differences, with some areas seeing prescription rates soar while others lag behind. ADHD [...]