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ADHD Diagnoses Have Been Rising Steadily. Why?
Episode 1385

ADHD Diagnoses Have Been Rising Steadily. Why?

In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?"

All Of It with Alison Stewart

July 8, 202532m 19s

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Show Notes

ADHD diagnoses are soaring. For some kids, it's a lifesaver. But recent research about ADHD shows that it might be more of a mismatch between your brain and your current circumstance -- and that labeling kids with ADHD has some downsides. In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?" He discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share their experiences with ADHD diagnoses.

Topics

healthadhdadhd_in_kidslifechildhood_labelsadhd_diagnosisnew_york_times_magazinepaul_toughmedicinebrain_mismatchneurodivergence