Yesterday, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary titled ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’.
Responding to the documentary, Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, commented:
“The way we speak about neurodevelopmental conditions really matters. It can fuel harmful stigma experienced by people living with the condition and risk discouraging people from seeking the support and treatment they need.
“While we understand individuals may have their own opinions about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, the College takes an evidence-based approach. Research suggests 3 to 5% of the population have ADHD, indicating that it is still under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK.
“The sharp increase in ADHD waiting lists and diagnoses in recent years needs to be better understood. It might be explained by improvements in public awareness of these conditions, misdiagnosis due to poor quality assessments and a variety of other factors, but invalidating the condition does a disservice to people with ADHD and professionals involved in their care.
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