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Is ADHD being over-diagnosed?

What's behind the overwhelming rise in ADHD diagnoses?

An overwhelming demand for ADHD diagnoses has left the NHS struggling to keep up. What’s behind the rise?

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal thoughts and eating disorders. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and
support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Guests:
- Kat Brown, journalist and author of It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult.
- Dr Ulrich MΓΌller-Sedgwick, consultant psychiatrist.

Host: Darryl Morris.
Clips: Times Radio, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

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