Although symptoms of ADHD appeared to begin at a similar age for both sexes, women received their diagnosis much later, at an average age of about 29 years, compared to an average age of 24 for men.

Women have so much to think about these days, having to ping-pong from one item to the next across multiple to-do lists, that it can be challenging to think clearly and give full attention to anything ...

As a result, quieter presentations, such as daydreaming, inattention, and internalizing symptoms, many of which are typical in girls, were not considered. Girls were subsequently misdiagnosed with ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has historically been understudied in women. This means we still have a limited understanding of how the condition may uniquely affect women, and what ...

Researchers once thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as an unchanging condition: either you have it or you don’t, end of story. But it’s become clear that ADHD symptoms can ...

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition where people experience difficulties sustaining attention, sitting still, or controlling their impulses. The condition is ...

Recently, a British Journal of Psychiatry study on ADHD and life expectancy caught my attention, and it’s one that made me stop and think. Researchers Elizabeth Nions and her colleagues at Cambridge ...

Adult ADHD has emerged as a significant health concern in the United States, with approximately one-quarter of adults suspecting they may have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

Busy Philipps partners with Supernus Pharmaceuticals to launch a campaign addressing ADHD in women, sharing her personal journey with Qelbree. Actress Busy Philipps has partnered with Supernus ...