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The Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Across the World

Colten B. Boyse

Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University

ENG-105: English Composition I

Professor Jennifer Pelish

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June 2, 2021

The increase in ADHD diagnosis Across the World

Recently the data from the CDC showed a 22% increase in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in a four-year period (The Brown University, 2013). This increased trend has led to a large increase in the sale of prescription drugs that are used to treat the neurological disorder. As more people are diagnosed and treated, there is more information being gathered to provide help to people who struggle with ADHD. This trend is also creating a large group of anti-drug people who believe that treating ADHD with medication should not be done with children. Overall, with the information being gathered from the increased diagnosis numbers there is more knowledge being distributed to the public to help people make educated decisions when it comes to ADHD. The increase in ADHD diagnosis is beneficial to the public because it spreads awareness and helps people get the help they need.

First, across the world there has been an increase in the diagnosis of ADHD. As one of the most common mental disorders affecting both children and adults, there is a huge economical burden in many countries throughout the globe (Chhibber et al., 2020). The economical impact has been the biggest burden to lower income countries and has shown a need for more funding to do research and spread information so that healthcare in those countries can increase their ability to treat these cases. Although the number of diagnosis has gone up dramatically, a study was done in Indonesia that shows the lack of knowledge the public has and how that lack is leading to a negative perception of people who have ADHD (Julivia Murtani et al., 2020). This study shows that there are many people, even doctors, who are not adequately educated to help because they do not understand. The negative perception that comes from a lack of understanding points to a need for more information to be shared with the public and health professionals.

Additionally, the increase of ADHD has created better studies and information to be spread to improve the problem being caused. From all the research being done on the affects of ADHD there is a trend in the conclusions being made. Each conclusion seems to state that more information needs to be spread. October is a month that has been dedicated to spread awareness of the disorder and gain money for more research and training to treat patients (CHAD, 2021). With over 5% of the population struggling with ADHD, the need to spread take this month seriously has become more important (The Brown University, 2013). The likelihood of any one person knowing someone who suffers from this disorder is very high and having knowledge that can help is lifechanging.

Next, biggest problem being faced today is the diagnosis of ADHD is growing faster than knowledge is spreading. Especially in countries that are lower income there is not enough resources to spread information and research new treatments for ADHD (Chhibber et al., 2020). This problem has caused many people in low-income areas to be lacking treatment, causing them to fall behind in schools and jobs. If this trend continues to increase, there will be serious long-term affects that will be hard to reverse.

Unfortunately, the professionals are not expecting this trend to turn around soon. The large push for spreading information points to a likely increase in diagnosis as people reach out for help. The increase in knowledge decreases the stigma that comes from the disorder, but the diagnosis will continue to rise because they need the treatment they deserve (Toye, 2019). The use of medication to treat ADHD will likely increase as the diagnosis increase which will drive a need for more medical advances. As information is spread there will also be people who will stay away from medication and look to other treatment options. Nevertheless, as people become more aware of the problem being faced there will be less stigma and greater compassion for anyone who struggles with ADHD.

Finally, this trend can be seen as a positive thing if embraced by the public. As the healthcare industry and the public learn more about ADHD, the stigma is being decreased (Julivia Murtani et al., 2020). The increase in diagnosis drives up the need for research which creates a chain reaction that is positive for the society. Although having an increase can be seen as bad, there are likely generations that have been having the same issues without knowing what it was or how to help it. This trend does not just mean more people have ADHD, but it also means that people that always had ADHD are receiving the help they always needed. This progression is a huge step forward in improving the medical treatments available not only here in the United States but also across the entire globe.

In conclusion, an increase in ADHD diagnosis has benefitted the public by spreading awareness that helps people get the treatment they need. As the ADHD diagnosis increases, the knowledge and research are driven to improve and spread. This trend has been occurring for longer than most people would except but with the dramatic increase in the last ten years it is finally getting the attention it needs.

References

New CDC data on ADHD shows increase in diagnosis, raises questions. (2013). Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update, 15(5), 1–7.

Chhibber, A., Watanabe, A. H., Chaisai, C., Veettil, S., & Chaiyakunapruk, N. (2020). Pmh20 Economic Burden of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): A Global Systematic Review. Value in Health, 23, S203. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jval.2020.04.640

Julivia Murtani, B., Wibowo, J. A., Liu, C. A., Rusady Goey, M., Harsono, K., Mardani, A. A. P., & Wiguna, T. (2020). Knowledge/understanding, perception and attitude towards attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among community members and healthcare professionals in Indonesia. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 48. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2019.101912

Awareness Month. CHADD. (2021, April 19). https://chadd.org/awareness-month/.

Toye, M. K., Wilson, C., & Wardle, G. A. (2019). Education professionals’ attitudes towards the inclusion of children with ADHD: the role of knowledge and stigma. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 19(3), 184. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12441