"ADHD Diagnoses Surge: 1 in 9 U.S. Kids Affected, Study Reveals"

A new CDC report reveals that 1 in 9 U.S. children aged 3-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, marking a significant increase from previous years. The rise in diagnoses is attributed to heightened stress during the pandemic and growing awareness of ADHD's varied manifestations. The study also notes a narrowing gender gap in diagnoses and highlights concerns about medication shortages and the need for comprehensive treatment, including behavioral therapy.