DSM-5 Changes, COVID-19, and ADHD Diagnosis Rates in Individuals Younger Than 30 Years

JAMA Network Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zishan Cui, Anshula Ambasta, Wade Thompson, Ken Bassett, Greg Carney, Colin R. Dormuth
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.5775
Cited by: 3
References: 6

Abstract

This cohort study of youth in British Columbia examines changes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis rates following changes in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Research COVID-19 and Mental Health

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Network Open
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
9
Issue
4
Pages
e265775–e265775
Publication date
8 April 2026
Language
EN