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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls and Women

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Professor Francisco Musich

4mo ago

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acamh.orgAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls and Womenacamh.org
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ADHD has historically been conceptualised as a predominantly male condition, contributing to delayed recognition and underdiagnosis in girls and women. Longitudinal research suggests that ADHD in females is associated with long-term risks, including internalising disorders, self-harm, and psychosocial impairment, particularly when symptoms go unrecognised and untreated. Current evidence raises concerns about both over- and under-diagnosis, aiming for a better understanding of ADHD female presentation. The post Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls and Women appeared first on ACAMH .

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