The number of adults seeking information about an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has more than doubled in a little over two years, according to one of the country’s main support organisations. ADHD Ireland said the number of adults contacting it about a possible diagnosis has grown from 125 in a 10-month period in 2017, to 274 adults accessing services in a similar period this year — a 120% increase. Ahead of an event to be held in Dublin today and which will be attended by Jim Daly, minister of state with special responsibility for mental health, ADHD Ireland chief executive Ken Kilbride said:There is a widespread misperception that ADHD is a behavioural issue that affects children. In fact, ADHD is a neurological condition, a disorder that you’re born with and will live with for your entire life. The mental health budget announced last week continues to support e-mental health programmes, such as the ADHD Ireland app, which is currently in development.”

Source: Irish Examiner October 15, 2019 05:26 UTC