ADHD can impact any person regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, or gender. However, certain groups, such as girls and women, are still less likely to be diagnosed as early as boys.
Earlier and accurate diagnosis increases access to timely, evidence-based interventions that can reduce the likelihood of serious difficulties for girls and women with ADHD, such as self-harm, unplanned pregnancies and eating disorders.
The Duke Center for Girls & Women with ADHD is dedicated to raising awareness, advancing education, and conducting and supporting research on ADHD in girls and women. While the center does not provide clinical services, its website offers educational resources to better understand ADHD and to find providers.
Follow @ADHDGirlsDuke on social media and sign up for the Center’s newsletter at ADHDgirlsandwomen.org.
