NHS Diagnosis Crisis: Streeting Launches Major Review into ADHD, Autism, and Over-Diagnosis Fears
(By: BBC) Introduction The escalating pressure on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) mental health and neurodevelopmental services has reached a critical inflection point, marked by soaring demand, debilitating waiting times, and a contentious public debate over diagnosis rates. In response, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has initiated a comprehensive, independent review aimed at dissecting this multifaceted crisis. This inquiry, led by the highly respected clinical psychologist Professor Peter Fonagy, is tasked with the delicate balancing act of determining if there is evidence of over-diagnosis in conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and general mental health , while simultaneously identifying critical gaps in the support system that leave truly vulnerable people abandoned. NHS Diagnosis Crisis: Streeting Launches Major Review into ADHD, Autism, and Over-Diagnosis Fears The Political and Clinical Imperative The launch of the review follows months o...