ADHD and autism are at risk of overdiagnosis but anxiety and depression are surging according to government review of UK’s mental health led by Prof Peter Fonagy The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• ADHD and autism are at risk of overdiagnosis but anxiety and depression are surging according to government review of UK’s mental health led by Prof Peter FonagyS1

• The review, which focuses on younger age groups, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis or mis-diagnosis.S2