“We’ve Come So Far, But Things Seem to Be Sliding Backward”
“Twenty-five years ago, ADHD was seen as our fault, not a treatable condition. Today, I feel comfortable talking about ADHD with anyone.” — Sean, Texas“The understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity grows every year.
These changes in society mean that we are more readily accepted for who we are and what we have to offer.” — Sally, Australia“I have seen ADHD awareness and understanding grow by leaps and bounds from when I was a child to being a parent today.” — An ADDitude reader“As a child, ADHD was just something the problem kid had; now it is seen with much more compassion and curiosity.
I have also seen a positive shift in the acceptance and normalcy of ADHD in younger kids.” — Skyler, Nevada“The change is astonishing. ADHD has gone from something stigmatized to something common, and even positive in some situations.” — An ADDitude reader“It’s much easier to find information about ADHD and its symptoms, along with strategies and supports for living with it.” — Vanessa“The ADHD label feels less like a prison sentence and more like a beginning.” — Shawna, Arkansas“Being labeled with ADHD used to have a huge stigma attached to it.
The abundance of information that is now available has significantly reduced the stigma. More people understand ADHD and how it often manifests differently in girls and boys.” — Misty, Georgia“I’m seeing more articles about ADHD in general publications. I just wish people were more curious to read them, even if they don’t have ADHD.
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United States
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Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
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India
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Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
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Brazil
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Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom
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Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
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Russia
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Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
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