'Absolute explosion' in number of adults with ADHD amid acute crisis in Cork/Kerry

Severe staff shortages leading to 'huge' waiting lists for treatment, HSE expert says

There has been an explosion of referrals for ADHD post-pandemic. File picture: PA

There has been “an absolute explosion” in numbers of adults with suspected ADHD, but none of the teams to treat them are fully staffed, the HSE national clinical lead has warned.

While the crisis is acute in Kerry and Cork, investment is urgently required nationally, said Dr Margo Wrigley, HSE clinical lead for the Adult ADHD National Clinical Programme.