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Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 15 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Most data suggests it is under diagnosed.

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 11 points 13 hours ago

Especially in women, like by a lot.