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Recently the question of whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed has become a frequent topic in the media. Coverage in the general public often suggests that ADHD diagnoses are increasing rapidly and implies that clinicians may be medicalising normal variations in attention or behaviour. An often overlooked consequence of the “overdiagnosis” narrative is the impact it can have on people who are trying to make sense of lifelong difficulties. Many adults who seek assessment describ

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, organisation, emotional regulation and impulse control. Although often associated with childhood, ADHD frequently persists into adulthood. For many people, it is only recognised later in life, sometimes after years of wondering why everyday tasks feel disproportionately difficult. In recent years, awareness of adult ADHD has increased. However, understanding rema