ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Experts say parents should be cautious.

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Feb 16, 2021 ADHD diagnoses have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Experts say parents should be cautious. Almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic, nearly a dozen doctors and researchers have described a crisis among children suffering from inattention and tanking school performance. Parents are flooding an ADHD support line with questions, and diagnoses and prescriptions for related medications have soared, according to data from specialists. But experts warn that children who appear to have symptoms of ADHD should have thorough evaluations to rule out other conditions or stresses before they seek medication. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy