Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders.

ADHD is a
broad term, and the condition can vary from person to person. There are an estimated 6.4 million
diagnosed children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The condition is also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), though this is considered an outdated
term. The American Psychiatric Association released the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) in May 2013. The DSM-5 changed the criteria necessary to diagnose
someone with ADHD.

Now after explaining what is ADD/ADHD we are ready to cover the controversy surrounding it. As this
topic is vast and you may find a lot of different reasons to discredit this disorder and psychiatry in
generally I would try to focus on the main and most prevalent discussions. Covering the criticism around
the way of diagnosis, history, policies in the US and UK, the media and finally as a conclusion end this
essay with my final humble opinion on the matter and hopefully have helped you to reach a decision.

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