Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The article explains that ADHD is significantly underdiagnosed in the UK, with millions of people potentially living with the condition without a formal diagnosis. While awareness has increased, many symptoms beyond hyperactivity and inattention—such as emotional dysregulation, time blindness, disorganisation, hyperfocus, and procrastination—are often overlooked, leading to missed diagnoses. Research cited from a review in the British Journal of Psychiatry found no evidence that ADHD is overdiagnosed, contrary to some public claims; instead, the bigger issue is that many people who have ADHD still remain undiagnosed.
Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, noted that over two million people in Britain may have ADHD without a diagnosis, highlighting the ongoing gap between awareness and access to proper assessment and support.
You can read the full article here: https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/health/adhd-underdiagnosed-complex-symptoms-like-emotional-dysregulation-often-get-overlooked-1438728.html
