Psychiatrists say that as much as remote working was seen as a solution to keep productivity going during the lockdown period, excessive screen-time while watching television or using devices including laptops, mobile phones and tablets has increased ADHD symptoms such as lack of focus. They have also seen an increase in adults experiencing ADHD-type symptoms and parents requesting ADHD assessments for their children. To get an understanding on how bad the situation is, we are joined on the line by…

Guest: Professor Renata Schoeman – Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists