Screening is not a diagnosis. You can ask for help without being certain that ADHD is the explanation.
Part of mhGAP
The WHO mhGAP guideline (2023) includes recommendations on child and adolescent mental and developmental conditions, including ADHD, aimed at non-specialist health settings.
Source: WHO mhGAP guideline (2023)
In the UK
UK care follows NICE NG87 and local NHS services.
Source: NICE NG87: recommendations
Questions people ask
Does the WHO diagnose ADHD?
No. The WHO publishes guidance; diagnosis is by a qualified clinician.
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By Clairemind · Sources checked 2026-10-19 · General information, not personal medical advice.