Rising ADHD Diagnoses in U.S. Kids: Analysis & Predictions

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise in the U.S., with 1 in 9 kids diagnosed, according to a recent study. Researchers found that in 2022, 7.1 million children received an ADHD diagnosis, a significant increase from 2016. The spike in diagnoses can be attributed to heightened stress, depression, and anxiety experienced by children during the pandemic, leading to a better understanding of the different ways ADHD can manifest. Girls are now being diagnosed more frequently than boys, with the study noting a narrowing difference in diagnosis rates between genders.