ADHD in Women: A Relational Approach to Treatment
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Authors
McGill, Emily
Issue Date
2025-10
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
ADHD , women with ADHD , relational lense , androcentrism , intersectionality
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Androcentrism in research and psychology has created gaps in diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations. Women with ADHD represent an underserved minority population whose typical symptom profile are not accurately represented in common diagnostic criteria leading to late, under or mis diagnosis. Women are more likely to present with the inattentive subtype of ADHD and are more like to internalize symptoms, contributing to the challenges of identifying and treating girls and women. Undiagnosed girls and women are more likely to experience comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorder as well as challenges to interpersonal relationships and academic success. There are significant and lasting psychological consequences to being un-diagnosed, mis-diagnosed or late-diagnosed that women often face alone without the formal support available to those diagnosed in childhood.
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