A significant surge in ADHD medication prescriptions among middle-aged women has emerged, with a 40% increase documented over twelve months. This trend reflects growing awareness and diagnosis rates in adult populations, particularly women who were historically underdiagnosed. Despite approximately 2.5 million individuals in England managing ADHD, the healthcare system faces substantial challenges, with over 800,000 people currently on waiting lists for diagnostic assessments, highlighting gaps in mental health service accessibility and timely intervention.

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