ADHD waiting list keeps growing

Children and youths who are referred to ADHD screening now need to wait 24 months.

This is a worrying trend, says the ADHD Association, as this is six months longer than a year ago, according to figures from the National Hospital.

The ADHD association adds that many children wait for years before they are even referred to ADHD screening, after which they need to wait for another two years.

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“We receive enquiries from worried parents every day. We often advise those who can afford it to go to Denmark for screening. Others have no other choice but to wait,” says a spokesperson for the ADHD Association.

”The gap between rich and poor becomes abundantly clear when it comes to young people’s mental health.”

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