MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep October 2024 PMID 39388378

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults - National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October-November 2023.

Brooke S Staley, Lara R Robinson, Angelika H Claussen, Samuel M Katz, Melissa L Danielson, April D Summers, Sherry L Farr, Stephen J Blumberg, Sarah C Tinker

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What people are saying

Several discussions highlight concerns regarding the treatment of adult ADHD via telehealth, emphasizing phrases like 'What could go wrong?' to question the appropriateness and safety of prescribing stimulants through remote consultations. The repetitive structure of the posts suggests a strong rhetorical approach to critique the evolving medical landscape, leading to a tone of skepticism amidst the acknowledgment of ADHD as a legitimate condition.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The overall sentiment reflects mixed feelings, with some discussions showing concern and skepticism about the treatment of ADHD through telehealth, while others support the need for recognition of adult ADHD.

InterestModerate interest

Many discussions express a moderate level of interest in the publication, particularly the statistics surrounding ADHD diagnoses in adults.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with some users analyzing the implications of the data, but many responses are more surface-level.

ImpactModerate impact

Responses indicate a cautious perspective on the potential impact of the publication on treatment practices.

Abstract in brief

  • ADHD is a childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist into adulthood, with about 15.5 million adults (6.0%) in the U.S. currently diagnosed.
  • Roughly half of these adults received their diagnosis after turning 18, and one-third used stimulant medications; however, 71.5% faced challenges in obtaining their prescriptions due to availability issues.
  • The report highlights the role of telehealth for adults with ADHD, indicating that nearly half have utilized these services for better access to treatment and medication management.

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CDC
@CDCgov · X

New in @CDCMMWR: CDC’s latest national data on #ADHD in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: https://t.co/IwEK5N5sOR https://t.co/d7Jierd2pr

Oct 10, 2024 · 24 likes · 15 shares · 5,454,133 followers View post →
MMWR
@CDCMMWR · X

New in CDC MMWR: CDC’s latest national data on #ADHD in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: https://t.co/VOpXi1VYxv https://t.co/b73ILIas6y

Oct 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 46,768 followers View post →
Sergey Minaev
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults — National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October–November 2023 | MMWR https://t.co/dRnXh4wRDi

Oct 17, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 31,501 followers View post →
Global Health Observ
@GlobalPHObserv · X

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults https://t.co/FyRjMNpihr

Oct 10, 2024 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 6,552 followers View post →
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Oct 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 25,125 followers View post →
Dr. Simon A. Rego
@psyd · X

In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults had an attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis; half were diagnosed in adulthood. https://t.co/FC70WfiRAT

Oct 17, 2024 · 2 likes · 12,783 followers View post →

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ADHD: Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment in Adults

ADHD is a childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist into adulthood and affects approximately 15.5 million adults in the U.S. Discover the challenges adults face in obtaining treatment and how…

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MMWR
@CDCMMWR · X

ICYMI: CDC published national data from 2023 on #ADHD in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: https://t.co/VOpXi1VYxv https://t.co/Pmbbh1ZD2B

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@horottoilvetro · X

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults — National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October–November 2023 | MMWR https://t.co/nUmm6J7SZn

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John Clark Miller
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HEALTHCARE PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real (right?) condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go

Dec 25, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real (right?) condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Nov 17, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real (right?) condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Nov 3, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real (right?) condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Oct 29, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real (right?) condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Oct 27, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telemedicine for adult ADHD, a real condition (right?) https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Oct 24, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
Raymond Barrett
@telehealthins · X

This report from the National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System provides national estimates of the prevalence and treatment of ADHD among U.S. adults to help guide clinical care and regulatory decision-making for ADHD among U.S. adults. https://t.co/MPfg8JlR8A https://t.co/86SdILpej3

Oct 22, 2024 · 506 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for adult ADHD, a real condition (right?) https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Oct 22, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for adult ADHD, a real condition (right?) https://t.co/Ge2Xtqmwdu What could go wrong?

Oct 21, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for adult ADHD, a real condition (right?) https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

Oct 18, 2024 · 149 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

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Sergey Minaev
@sminaev2015 · X

RT @sminaev2015: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults — National Center for Health S…

Oct 17, 2024 · 1 share · 31,501 followers View post →
Dr. Simon A. Rego
@psyd · X

In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults had an attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis; half were diagnosed in adulthood. https://t.co/FC70WfiRAT

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Oct 17, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 31,501 followers View post →
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults — National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October–November 2023 | MMWR https://t.co/9smBhdPSXo

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John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

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@ADHD_Congress · X

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Oct 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,716 followers View post →
CHADD
@CHADD_ADHD · X

@CDC’s new report estimates 15.5 million (6%) of adults in the United States had an ADHD diagnosis. Read more at: https://t.co/k8nFXENqFj #ADHD #CDC #ADHDAwareness #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #HealthSurvey #ADHDAwarenessMonth2024 #ADHD2024 #awarenessiskey #adults #adultadhd https://t.co/bhEKs9kna9

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@StephenFaraone · X

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Oct 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 25,125 followers View post →
John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqmwdu What could go wrong?

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John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqmwdu What could go wrong?

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John Clark Miller
@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs for depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqmwdu What could go wrong?

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@jclarkmiller · X

MEDICAL PATHOLOGY THEN: Millions need SSRIs to treat depression, a medical condition LATER: Opioids for everyone’s chronic pain, a medical condition NOW: 15.5 million need stimulants via telehealth for ADHD, a real adult condition https://t.co/Ge2Xtqn432 What could go wrong?

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CHADD
@CHADD_ADHD · X

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@CDCgov · X

New in @CDCMMWR: CDC’s latest national data on #ADHD in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: https://t.co/IwEK5N5sOR https://t.co/d7Jierd2pr

Oct 10, 2024 · 24 likes · 15 shares · 5,454,133 followers View post →
MMWR
@CDCMMWR · X

New in CDC MMWR: CDC’s latest national data on #ADHD in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: https://t.co/VOpXi1VYxv https://t.co/b73ILIas6y

Oct 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 46,768 followers View post →
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