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Children with ADHD have a higher likelihood of poorer school attendance and any form of exclusion compared to those without mental disorders.
-Any ADHD disorder 2.00 [1.20, 3.34] 0.008 12.02 [7.57, 19.08] <0.001 11.34 [7.02, 18.31] <0.001 8.42 [4.63, 15.29] <0.001 6.87 [3.85, 12.24] <0.001
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 176
Children with emotional disorders have a higher likelihood of poorer school attendance and any form of exclusion compared to those without mental disorders.
Any emotional disorder 4.08 [2.98, 5.58] <0.001 4.45 [2.92, 6.77] <0.001 5.51 [3.57, 8.50] <0.001 4.10 [2.36, 7.13] <0.001 3.77 [2.25, 6.32] <0.001
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 176
Children with a mental disorder are more likely to experience poorer school attendance and any form of exclusion.
Any mental disorder 3.39 [2.60, 4.43] <0.001 9.12 [6.29, 13.22] <0.001 10.10 [6.77, 15.06] <0.001 8.74 [5.34, 14.31] <0.001 6.08 [3.96, 9.33] <0.001
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 176
The 'mentally well' class had the lowest rates of mental-health symptoms and highest levels of wellbeing.
A six-class solution was selected (BIC 72,745; AIC 71,990). Approximately 60% of adults were assigned to the class ‘mentally well’,
Service · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 155
The 'substance and attention difficulties' class was predominantly male and had high rates of drug dependence, ADHD, and unmet treatment need.
A distinct, predominantly male ‘substance and attention difficulties’ class wa s largely absent from current treatment and merits dedicated service planning.
Service · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 155
The 'multiple severe needs' class was characterized by high rates of PTSD, personality disorder screening positivity, and unmet treatment need.
The multiple severe needs class was 84% screen-positive PTSD, 70% person-ality-disorder screen-positive (SAPAS), 49% currently on psychotropic medication, 37% with a history of self-harm, and 38% with a history of suicide attempt.
Service · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 155
The proportion of adults endorsing items on the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) increased from 10.6% in 2007 to 18.1% in 2024.
Total AQ-17 score of 8+: Method 1: Total score coded as missing if >1 items are missing 8+ - 788 10.6 (9.7, 11.4) 989 13.4 (12.6, 14.3) 1170 18.1 (16.8, 19.4)
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 131
The proportion of adults screening positive for ADHD increased from 0.7% in 2014 to 5.8% in 2024.
Do you think that you might have EVER experienced any of these? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD) 45 / 7542 0.7 (0.5, 1.0) 304 / 6906 5.8 (5.0, 6.6)
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 129
Adults with ADHD are more likely to use social media and spend longer on it than intended.
... twice as likely to spend longer on social media then they mean to.
Context · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 118
Adults with ADHD are more likely to experience bullying, be looking for work, and report being in debt.
... much more likely to have experienced bullying, to be looking for work, much more likely to be debt, report experience of discrimination...
Context · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 118
Adults with ADHD are more likely to be carers for others due to health or disability and have smaller social support networks.
This section examines, among people with and without experience of different types of social exposures, what proportion have each of the core conditions (CMD, ADHD traits, autism traits, co-occurrence). These unadjusted analyses, for example, show a strong association between screening positive for ADHD and being less likely to be a parent, more likely to be a carer and have smaller social support network...
Context · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 118
In 2024, a significant proportion of adults with ADHD reported delays or waits for mental health treatment over the past year.
Still waiting: >6 months 44 43.5 25.2 63.8
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 52
In 2024, a significant proportion of adults with CMD reported delays or waits for mental health treatment over the past year.
Still waiting: >6 months 56 40.9 31.2 51.5
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 51
In 2024, a higher percentage of women than men reported being on a waiting list for mental health treatment.
Female 1.721 1.424 2.080 0.000 1.598 1.355 1.883 0.000 1.800 1.463 2.214 0.000
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 49
The proportion of adults aged 16-24 with autism traits screen positive (AQ 8+) receiving any current mental health treatment increased from 14.6% in 2007 to 23.5% projected for 2024.
Autism traits screen positive (AQ 8+) – aged 16-24 Any current mental health treatment 2007 65 14.6 7.9 25.5 2014 114 10.5 6.4 16.8 2024 99 23.5 14.6 35.6
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 42
The proportion of adults aged 25-64 with ADHD (ASRS 4+) receiving any current mental health treatment increased from 25.5% in 2007 to 41.1% projected for 2024.
ADHD (ASRS 4+) – aged 25-64 Any current mental health treatment 2007 423 25.5 21.4 30.0 2014 534 39.6 34.9 44.5 2024 696 41.1 36.4 45.9
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 41
The proportion of adults aged 16-24 with CMD receiving any current mental health treatment increased from 14.7% in 2007 to 44.4% projected for 2024.
CMD – aged 16-24 Any current mental health treatment 2007 110 14.7 9.1 23.1 2014 117 21.4 14.6 30.2 2024 88 44.4 31.7 57.8
Metric · Observational claim · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 40
The proportion of adults with autistic traits receiving any mental health treatment increased from 15.5% in 2007 to 27.3% in 2024.
Any current mental health treatment 2007 793 15.5 13.1 18.3 ... 2024 1187 27.3 23.8 31.0
Service · Trend statement · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 39
The proportion of adults with ADHD traits receiving current mental health medication increased from 15.5% in 2007 to 37.8% in 2024.
Current MH medication 2007 39 30.5 18.1 46.4 ... 2024 116 37.8 27.0 50.0
Service · Trend statement · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 38
The proportion of adults with CMD receiving any mental health treatment increased from 23.1% in 2000 to 47.7% in 2024.
Any treatment (%) 23.1 24.4 39.4 47.7
Service · Trend statement · From Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report — Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, page 34