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Do you or someone you know have ADHD? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often persists into adulthood. While it\u2019s typically diagnosed in children, many adults experience ADHD symptoms as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explore various statistics and surprising facts you may not have known about ADHD. We\u2019ll also discuss how ADHD impacts adults and the available resources you can use to navigate ADHD symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you might have ADHD, but aren\u2019t sure, take our brief <\/em>2-minute self evaluation<\/em><\/a> and you\u2019ll be able to meet virtually with a licensed medical provider who can diagnose ADHD and prescribe treatment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult ADHD Diagnostic Rates Are Rising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rise of ADHD diagnoses is not necessarily a new phenomenon. In fact, according to a JAMA study, we saw significant increases in adults diagnosed with ADHD between 2007 and 2016. The recent spike in diagnoses can be attributed to several factors, including the onset of the pandemic in 2020, which led to the advent of telehealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With mental health treatment more readily available, more people began to seek treatment. While access to treatment is undoubtedly a good thing, it\u2019s also led to problems with supply and demand. As provider\u2019s waitlists get longer, people need other ways to manage their ADHD symptoms until they can be seen by a professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages 35-44 Lead Adult ADHD Diagnoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While ADHD can occur at any age, adults between the ages of 35 and 44 are the most likely to be diagnosed with the condition. Harvard Medical School estimated in 2007 that the percentage of adults with ADHD was 4.6% in adults 35 to 44, while 18 to 24 was 4.5% and 25 to 24 was 3.8%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adults With ADHD Are Underdiagnosed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the rising diagnostic rates for adult ADHD, many adults with the condition are still undiagnosed. This could be due to a lack of awareness among adults and healthcare providers and the fact that ADHD symptoms can often be confused with or masked by comorbid conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adults With ADHD Often Have a Comorbid Condition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to BMC Psychiatry, as many as 80% of adults with ADHD also experience other mental health conditions. These additional conditions are called comorbidities and range from anxiety disorders to mood disorders, impulse control, and substance misuse disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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