For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

It’s long been assumed that the disorder primarily affects young boys, leading to the widespread misdiagnosis of women who can face significant challenges as a result. But that may be changing.

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It was long assumed that boys were more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But recent research suggests girls have been widely underdiagnosed—with sometimes devastating consequences.

Now, many women who have long suffered from mental health conditions and everyday challenges........

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