ADHD Diagnosis Misleading on TikTok, Study Shows

Recent reports highlight issues surrounding ADHD diagnosis and misinformation. Dr. Ali Ajaz has developed a quiz to help women self-assess ADHD, addressing a diagnostic bias that often overlooks inattentive symptoms in women. A study reveals an increase in ADHD medication prescriptions among women aged 35-64, marking a shift in recognizing ADHD beyond childhood, particularly in females. However, a University of British Columbia study found over half of ADHD-related TikTok content is misleading, potentially leading to self-diagnosis and overestimation of symptom severity among viewers. This misinformation could obscure the nuanced understanding of ADHD, which varies across individuals and is often misrepresented online.