New research reveals ADHD is overdiagnosed—and overtreated

Global estimates state that nearly 85 million people suffer from ADHD.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been a controversial topic. While the term "mental restlessness" dates back to 1798, English pediatrician George Still described the disorder in front of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 1902. The condition is attributed to both nature and nurture, with a recent study suggesting the di…