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Speaking of Psychology

Why are more adults being diagnosed with ADHD? With Russell Ramsay, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

Kim Mills

Health & Fitness, Life Sciences, Science, Mental Health

4.3781 Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

For many years, ADHD was seen as a disorder of childhood. But in recent years, an increasing number of adults have been diagnosed with it as well. Clinician and researcher Russell Ramsay, PhD, discusses what’s driving the rise in adult diagnoses, what ADHD looks like in adults, how it affects people’s lives – including their work, relationships and health -- and what treatments are available.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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slash UK slash AI for people. For many years, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,

0:34.7

or ADHD, was seen as a disorder of childhood. But in recent years, an

0:40.5

increasing number of adults have been diagnosed with it as well. In 2023, more than 15.5

0:47.0

million U.S. adults said they had ADHD, and about half of those were diagnosed as adults,

0:52.9

according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.

0:57.5

Now, as public awareness has grown, more people are coming forward to be tested,

1:02.0

and researchers and mental health practitioners are developing new guidelines for diagnosing and treating adult ADHD.

1:10.7

So what's driving the rise in adult diagnoses? Is ADHD? for diagnosing and treating adult ADHD.

1:11.1

So what's driving the rise in adult diagnoses?

1:14.4

Is ADHD becoming more common or is it just recognized more often?

1:19.3

How do the symptoms differ between adults and children?

1:22.6

What treatments are available for adults with ADHD?

1:25.9

How does ADHD affect people's lives in adulthood, from

1:29.1

relationships to work to physical health? And if you suspect you might have ADHD, where can

1:35.3

you go for diagnosis and support? Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship podcast of

1:43.1

the American Psychological Association

1:44.9

that examines the links between psychological science and everyday life.

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