ADHD diagnoses continue to rise among children and young people

The number of children and young people diagnosed with ADHD has risen sharply, according to a new report from the National Board of Health and Welfare. Around 116,000 have received a diagnosis, the report says, SVT reports.

Seth Bohman, 21, has wondered whether he might have ADHD. “Yes, maybe. I suppose I can be a bit restless sometimes,” he says.

Young people discuss whether the increase is linked to social media, greater stress or healthcare becoming better at recognising the diagnosis.