ADHD in Women Deserves Equal Attention!

When women’s symptoms of ADHD are ignored, shamed, misdiagnosed, and/or under-treated, it creates a serious mental-health crisis that must be countered with truth. Here, we identify the Top 10 most critical areas of research regarding ADHD in women.

An image of a quote that reads: “Research specifically devoted to girls and women with ADHD is not only an issue of equity but a life-or-death issue for some girls and women.” - Julia Schechter, Ph.D., of the Duke Center for Girls and Women with ADHD

We Demand Attention! A Call for Greater Research on Women with ADHD

An illustration of women of varying appearances. Dismantling male-centric views of ADHD will allow us to see female symptoms of ADHD clearly.

ADHD Symptoms in Women Aren’t ‘Hidden.’ They Are Misinterpreted.

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Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed

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The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women

Four happy teen girls talking as they leave school. Happiness and emotional health are vital for teen girls with ADHD, who struggle with emotional dysregulation, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and hormonal fluctuations.

Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD