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"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. The study's lead author, Dasha Sandra, said young people should not be discouraged from seeking help, but believes mental health education needs to be refined to include more context around the symptoms."
The Independent relies on donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping content free by avoiding paywalls. A University of Toronto study suggests that increased ADHD awareness and education can encourage young people to self-diagnose incorrectly, interpreting ordinary experiences like tiredness and irritability as ADHD symptoms. Lead author Dasha Sandra recommends refining mental health education to provide more symptom context. False self-diagnosis can impede accurate clinical assessment, prevent addressing real life challenges, and divert limited resources from individuals with genuine neurodevelopmental conditions.
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