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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 32 MIN

ADHD Diagnoses Have Been Rising Steadily. Why?

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

ADHD diagnoses are soaring. For some kids, it's a lifesaver. But recent research about ADHD shows that it might be more of a mismatch between your brain and your current circumstance -- and that labeling kids with ADHD has some downsides. In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?" He discusses his reporting, and listeners call in to share their experiences with ADHD diagnoses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his recent article for the New York Times Magazine, Paul Tough asks "Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?"

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