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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

How ADHD awareness could lead to a false self-diagnosis

Growing awareness and education around ADHD may be leading to false self-diagnoses among young people, a new study has claimed. 

Researchers from the University of Toronto say that while education is crucial, it may also trigger a mistaken belief that common issues that young adults face, like tiredness and irritability, are the symptoms of ADHD. 

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