ADHD in women and girls underdiagnosis and health risks
ADHD has historically been underdiagnosed in women because it was viewed primarily as a boys' condition, but researchers now understand that the disorder manifests differently in girls. Many women remain undiagnosed until adulthood due to these presentation differences and gender-based diagnostic biases. This gap in recognition poses unique health risks for women who don't receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
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ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
ADHD has historically been underdiagnosed in women because it was viewed primarily as a boys' condition, but researchers now understand that the disorder manifests differently in girls. Many women remain undiagnosed until adulthood due to these presentation differences and gender-based diagnostic biases. This gap in recognition poses unique health risks for women who don't receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
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