Potential impact of social media and COVID-19 restrictions on adult attention-deficit rates

AIMS AND METHOD: We aimed to quantify attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism assessment requests, and explore correlations with public interest and COVID-19 restrictions. We collected data on referrals to adult ADHD or autism services, Google searches for ‘autism’ or ‘ADHD’, birth gender ratios, ADHD prescriptions in England and COVID-19 restriction measures in four countries.

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