Overview

• A new MDR Y-History documentary and TAG24 reporting spotlight rising adult-focused discussion of AD(H)S, propelled by social media testimonials.
• Current expert consensus describes AD(H)S as a neurobiological condition with strong genetic influence in which dopamine dysregulation plays a key role.
• Clinicians note multiple presentations across a spectrum that includes hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, and combined types, and not all cases require treatment.
• Psychotherapist Astrid Neuy-Lobkowicz reports high rates of comorbidity and elevated risks for outcomes such as school dropout, criminality, and accidents.
• Specialists emphasize that diagnosis rests with qualified clinicians, with Leipzig University Hospital citing long waitlists that reflect high demand for assessments.