ADHD Misdiagnosis in Women: The Overlooked Gender Gap

[Shree]

ADHD in girls often appears as daydreaming, not hyperactivity, leading to underdiagnosis. Should schools adapt assessments to better detect inattentive symptoms in females?

 

[Hazel]

ADHD misdiagnosis in women is common due to subtle symptoms like inattentiveness and emotional struggles, often mistaken for anxiety or depression. Societal pressures can also cause women to mask symptoms, delaying diagnosis and treatment, which impacts their personal and professional lives.