Why are more people being diagnosed with ADHD? | BBC News

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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is increasingly being diagnosed, particularly among adults. But is ADHD actually becoming more common? BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes answers some of the biggest questions people are searching for online, including what ADHD looks like in children and adults, why diagnoses are rising and what treatments and support are available. 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - What is ADHD? 02:28 - Why is ADHD being talked about so much right now? 03:27 - Have ADHD rates increased? 05:11 - How do I know if I have ADHD and how is it diagnosed? 06:35 - Why are more adults being diagnosed? 07:12 - What causes ADHD and is it genetic? 07:45 - What medication/support is available? 09:20 - What's the difference between ADHD and autism? 09:47 - What is AuDHD? 10:44 - Can people with ADHD claim PIP? 11:54 - What is Right to Choose? 12:45 - What to do if anything in this video feels familiar Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the l

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