Re:“No convincing evidence” that depression is caused by low...
by drc500free on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @12:59AM
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> Last year there was a study pretty much confirming [ADHD] is overdiagnosed in children.
That paper is very clear that they did not study misdiagnosis. They are a bit jargony with the use of "overdiagnosed."
"Overdiagnosed" does not mean incorrectly diagnosed, it means that there are subgroups who get a net harm from being treated.
A more understandable term for what they measure is "overtreated." The solution is likely better protocols for mild cases, not to state that ADHD is not a thing.
That paper is very clear that they did not study misdiagnosis. They are a bit jargony with the use of "overdiagnosed."
"Overdiagnosed" does not mean incorrectly diagnosed, it means that there are subgroups who get a net harm from being treated.
A more understandable term for what they measure is "overtreated." The solution is likely better protocols for mild cases, not to state that ADHD is not a thing.