Why More Adults Are Seeking ADHD and Mental Health Evaluations Later in Life

• By: Barry K. Herman, MD, MMM, DLFAPA Mentavi Health
• June 18th, 2026
• ADHD, adult diagnosis, executive functioning, late diagnosis, mental health evaluations, stigma, telehealth, women and ADHD
• 1155    0

For decades, mental health evaluations were often viewed as something primarily sought by children, adolescents, or individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms. Today, however, increasing numbers of adults — including many in midlife and beyond — are pursuing evaluations for...