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HEALTHLOWAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 5:04 PM

The “ADHD Epidemic” Is Just an Overdiagnosis Epidemic

Human Progress

Summary: The rapid rise in ADHD diagnoses reflects expanding diagnostic criteria and financial incentives as much as any increase in impairment. Traits such as distractibility, high activity, and shifting attention often represent ordinary developmental or cognitive variation, especially among children expected to conform to rigid classroom routines. Digital media reshapes attention rather than simply damaging […] The post The “ADHD Epidemic” Is Just an Overdiagnosis Epidemic appeared first on Human Progress.

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