Surge in disability support for children with ADHD in Finland

In 2023, Finland witnessed an 11 percent increase in the number of children under 16 receiving disability support, with the most significant rise seen among those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This disorder has become the most common basis for disability support among children, accounting for a 33 percent increase from the previous year. The Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela) disbursed a total of 622 million euros in disability benefits in 2023, marking a real...