GLAMOUR speaks to Dr Aarthi Sinha about the so-called over diagnosis of ADHD in the NHS — and why supporting women with ADHD remains vital.
It's no secret that ADHD cases are on the rise. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Research, ADHD cases rose by 20 times in the UK between 2000 and 2018. And it seems the NHS can't keep up with the rise in cases — in fact, they recently announced their intention to pay for thousands of new ADHD patients to receive treatment at private clinics to keep up with the growing demand.
One of the biggest challenges for those with ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions is navigating the complexities and social demands of relationships. This can often affect young women more, as they tend to be better at masking and hence their underlying diagnosis may be more likely to be missed.
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