Women with ADHD Demand 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.
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ADHD in Women
Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately
ADHD is not a male disorder, but men and boys are diagnosed far more commonly than women and girls....
ADHD in Women
How Do Perimenopause and Menopause Impact ADHD Symptoms, and Vice Versa?
How do the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause and estrogen loss of menopause uniquely impact...
ADHD in Girls
Protecting the Emotional Health of Girls with ADHD
Safeguarding teenage girls with ADHD begins when we empower them to understand their brains and...
ADHD in Women
The ADHD Effect on Sex & Self-Worth
For many women with ADHD, impulsivity and low self-esteem lead to risky encounters and a search for...
ADHD in Women
Could Cycle Dosing ADHD Medication Improve Treatment Outcomes?
Could increasing the dosage of prescribed stimulant medication during the luteal phase of the...
Adult ADHD
Hormonal Changes & ADHD: A Lifelong Tug-of-War
As estrogen and testosterone levels rise and fall through each stage of life, ADHD symptoms swing...
ADHD in Women
Are Hormonal Contraception and Hormone Replacement Therapy Safe for Women with ADHD?
Can hormonal birth control be used to safely mitigate the effects of monthly hormonal fluctuations on...
Adult Blogs
Rising from ADHD Burnout: A Recovery Kit for Women
Eight steps to recover from burnout and break the exhaus...
ADHD in Women
How Can We Protect Women with ADHD Against Self-Harm, Intimate Partner Violence, and Substance Abuse?
How can we better protect girls and women with ADHD against the unique risks and adverse outcomes...
ADHD in Girls
5 Things Every Doctor (and Parent) Should Know about Girls and ADHD
New research suggests that to effectively diagnose ADHD symptoms in women and girls, doctors should...
ADHD in Women
What Is the Safety and Efficacy of ADHD Medication Use During Pregnancy?
Do the benefits of ADHD medication use to expectant and new parents outweigh any potential risks to...
ADHD in Girls
ADHD and Self-Harm: How to Help the Girls Who Suffer Most
Research shows that girls with ADHD are at greater risk for self-harm, unplanned pregnancies,...
ADHD in Women
What Are the Mental and Physical Health Consequences of Late-Life Diagnoses on Women?
What are the long-term health implications of delayed ADHD diagnosis and/or misdiagnosis for women?...
ADHD in Women
How ADHD Gender Bias Is Slowly, Steadily Harming Females
Women and girls with ADHD are at risk for poor outcomes as persistent gender bias and stereotypes...
ADHD in Women
How Do Hormonal Changes Impact ADHD Symptoms in Women?
How do fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones through a woman’s lifespan impact...