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Are ADHD diagnosis surging among older Americans? Unpacking the trend in later-life mental health

According to healthcare data, rates of first-time ADHD diagnoses have been rising significantly among adults aged 30 and older since 2021, a trend accelerated by the pandemic. This has led many to question: are ADHD diagnosis surging among older Americans, and if so, what is driving this late-in-life discovery of a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder?