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Is ADHD being over-diagnosed?

Feb 19, 2024
31:23

An overwhelming demand for ADHD diagnoses has left the NHS struggling to keep up. What’s behind the rise?

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal thoughts and eating disorders.

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Guests: 

- Kat Brown, journalist and author of It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult.

- Dr Ulrich Müller-Sedgwick, consultant psychiatrist.   

Host: Darryl Morris. 

Clips: Times Radio, BBC.  

Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk

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