The Hidden Gap: Understanding Gender Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis | News Channel 3-12

Adverse experiences of women with undiagnosed ADHD and the invaluable role of diagnosis

Girls and women are disproportionately affected by delayed diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but research on the impact of this is limited. Our study aimed to centre lived experiences of women with late-diagnosed ADHD to increase understanding of the impact of such delays. We employed a mixed methods survey to investigate the perspectives of 28 women with late-diagnosed ADHD. Results starkly demonstrate the criticism …

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In a perfect world, a doctor’s appointment ends with a diagnosis and a treatment path that will alleviate symptoms, and make you feel better. But in reality, it’s so much more complicated — especially when it comes to mental health diagnoses like depression, anxiety, and ADHD.According to the latest GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor, 89% of Americans diagnosed with depression or anxiety believe mental health medications are somewhat or very effec…

The hidden gap: Understanding gender disparities in ADHD diagnosis | News Channel 3-12

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // Shutterstock The hidden gap: Understanding gender disparities in ADHD diagnosis On TikTok, thousands of women are sharing something that used to stay hidden: their struggles with undiagnosed ADHD. In viral clips that rack up millions of views, they talk about zoning out during conversations, forgetting appointments, and masking their symptoms so well that even they didn’t realize what was going on. This surge in onli…

The hidden gap: Understanding gender disparities in ADHD diagnosis

ADHD Advisor examines why ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women and girls, and how gender biases in symptoms and diagnosis continue to shape outcomes.