Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology, was featured in a Gizmodo article titled, "Why Are ADHD Rates So Much Higher in the U.S.?"
According to the article, the prevalence of diagnosed ADHD has steadily risen in the U.S. over time, although the reasons for this increase are not clear. Antshel points to a combination of medical, social/cultural and educational explanations as to why ADHD is more common in the U.S.