Is ADHD overdiagnosed and overtreated? #adhd

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Wed, 2018-01-03 11:00

The relationship between ADHD, academic experts, and the pharmaceutical companies who promote stimulants for ADHD is at the core of Alan Schwarz’ new book, ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic.
~ Pieter Cohen, M.D., Michael Hochman, M.D., M.P.H., Rachael Bedard, M.D.

Schools still lack proper ADHD knowledge and training.

ADHD Nation is a new book that will discuss many of these modern day problems. The author contends that ADHD is being misused as a label among a younger generation. These students deserve a new look and a fair chance when it comes to their education. Many other problems will be discussed as students make headway in school.

Key Takeaways:

1
ADHD is one of the highest rated diagnosis and increasingly common among young boys.
2
The relationship of the pharmaceutical companies and the medication given for the treatment of ADHD has been a long researched topic.
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Many children are diagnosed correctly and benefit from the medication but there are many who are overdiagnosed and will not benefit from the medication.
Read the full article here:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-adhd-overdiagnosed-and-overtreated-2017031611304