ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder​, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.

Burke is one of a growing number of adults who suspect they might have undiagnosed ADHD. About 25% of adults think they have ADHD that hasn’t been detected by a doctor, according to a new national survey by Ohio State University. However, only 13% have shared their suspicions with a doctor, the survey found.

Awareness of the developmental disorder is spreading on social media. New research suggests 1 in 4 believe they should be diagnosed, but many haven't discussed it with their doctors.

But researchers found that more adults are realising that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could be undiagnosed ADHD - thanks in part to trending social media videos racking up millions of views.

A survey of 1,000 US adults has found that 25 percent of respondents believe they could have undiagnosed attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, only 13 percent of them had spoken to a doctor about their concerns,