Can J Psychiatry July 2015 PMID 26175391

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed?

Joel Paris, Venkat Bhat, Brett Thombs

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68
Peak: 11 in Mar 2024
across 5 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

125,428
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Most discussions emphasize the overdiagnosis of adult ADHD, as reflected in statements like 'Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem' and references to expert viewpoints, which underscore the perceived risks of overmedication and diagnostic inaccuracies. The tone is serious and informative, aiming to raise awareness about diagnostic practices and their societal implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts strongly agree that adult ADHD is being overdiagnosed, emphasizing issues like long-term stimulant use and diagnostic threshold concerns.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by referencing specific studies and expert opinions, indicating a keen focus on the diagnostic debate.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with some posts sharing references to research articles and critiques, but limited in-depth discussion.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight significant concerns about overdiagnosis, medication overuse, and diagnostic practices, suggesting the issue has notable importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The article questions whether adult ADHD is being overdiagnosed, emphasizing the importance of careful diagnosis using multiple sources such as self-reports, clinical interviews, childhood records, and neuropsychological tests.
  • It highlights that routine screening with symptom checklists and response to stimulants are not reliable diagnostic tools, and overdiagnosis may stem from lowered diagnostic thresholds, poor diagnostic practices, and pharmaceutical advertising.
  • The consequence of overdiagnosis includes overtreatment and a significant rise in ADHD medication prescriptions in recent years, raising concerns about accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.]

Top posts

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Dr Evgeny Legedin
@DrEvgenyLegedin · X

Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoactive substances, possibly for life. https://t.co/sJBZrLofYy https://t.co/tynI7jYBpG

Mar 3, 2024 · 29 likes · 11 shares · 5,232 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

Esta revisión ofrece una perspectiva sobre la cuestión de si el #TDAH se está sobrediagnosticando en adultos https://t.co/4xiLMtZa1P

Apr 3, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 13,642 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? https://t.co/oy8Jpju8xD via @mcgillu 's #JoelParis et al

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 32,293 followers View post →
Ken Jaques (Jakes)
@kenjaques · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 17,109 followers View post →
Informed Consent
@Ireland2020 · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 15,313 followers View post →
Barry Smith
@BarryNSmith79 · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? - PubMed https://t.co/LXFJiZyKGG

Apr 24, 2023 · 14,905 followers View post →

All mentions

Ken Jaques (Jakes)
@kenjaques · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 17,109 followers View post →
Dr Pardo
@Doctor_Pardo · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,163 followers View post →
Alyne Duthie
@DuthieAlyne · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,923 followers View post →
Informed Consent
@Ireland2020 · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 15,313 followers View post →
Thorsten Padberg
@PadbergThorsten · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 862 followers View post →
Harriet Vogt
@shvogt · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,261 followers View post →
Mat Henderson
@themathendo · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,078 followers View post →
recovery&renewal
@recover2renew · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 4,160 followers View post →
Mad In Ireland
@Mad_In_Ireland · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 1,480 followers View post →
Hugo Gustafsson
@Hugo_Gson · X

RT @DrEvgenyLegedin: Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoac…

Mar 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 593 followers View post →
Dr Evgeny Legedin
@DrEvgenyLegedin · X

Overdiagnosis of #ADHD in adults has become a major problem, since it leads to the long-term use of stimulant psychoactive substances, possibly for life. https://t.co/sJBZrLofYy https://t.co/tynI7jYBpG

Mar 3, 2024 · 29 likes · 11 shares · 5,232 followers View post →
Prof Marios Adamou OBE
@DrMariosAdamou · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? - PMC https://t.co/KbHuf28jMv

Feb 17, 2024 · 1,012 followers View post →
Robert Cunningham
@RobertC78726751 · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? https://t.co/fpR1USQcWr

Oct 18, 2023 · 509 followers View post →
Barry Smith
@BarryNSmith79 · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? - PubMed https://t.co/LXFJiZyKGG

Apr 24, 2023 · 14,905 followers View post →
Ian medical
@IanMedical · X

RT @pash22: Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? https://t.co/oy8Jpju8xD via @mcgillu 's #JoelParis et al

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 share · 406 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? https://t.co/oy8Jpju8xD via @mcgillu 's #JoelParis et al

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 32,293 followers View post →
Licette Yépez
@liyepez · X

RT @nabi_onandia: Esta revisión ofrece una perspectiva sobre la cuestión de si el #TDAH se está sobrediagnosticando en adultos https://t.co…

Apr 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 424 followers View post →
AC-Alicia Koplowitz
@acfundak · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? - Joel Paris, Venkat Bhat, Brett Thombs, 2015 https://t.co/MIYWNFoho5

Apr 3, 2020 · 1,716 followers View post →
Olga Santesteban
@olgasantesteban · X

Is Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Being Overdiagnosed? - Joel Paris, Venkat Bhat, Brett Thombs, 2015 https://t.co/70HP80Jd6u

Apr 3, 2020 · 1,051 followers View post →
Yuly Des
@EnquispeMe · X

RT @nabi_onandia: Esta revisión ofrece una perspectiva sobre la cuestión de si el #TDAH se está sobrediagnosticando en adultos https://t.co…

Apr 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 4 followers View post →
Iban Onandia H. PhD.
@nabi_onandia · X

Esta revisión ofrece una perspectiva sobre la cuestión de si el #TDAH se está sobrediagnosticando en adultos https://t.co/4xiLMtZa1P

Apr 3, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 13,642 followers View post →