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Women with ADHD: it is an explanation, not the excuse du jour
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Women with ADHD: it is an explanation, not the excuse du jour

Roberta Waite
Perspectives in psychiatric care, v 46(3), pp 182-196
Jul 2010
PMID: 20591126

Abstract

Diagnosis, Differential Comorbidity Humans Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - rehabilitation Combined Modality Therapy Sex Characteristics Sick Role Power (Psychology) Self Care - psychology Rehabilitation, Vocational Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use Psychotherapy - methods Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology Adult Female Quality of Life - psychology Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - nursing Child
To call attention to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a psychiatric disorder that can limit women's potential and overall well-being. ADHD, a legitimate neurobiological disorder that is often hidden, ignored, or misdiagnosed among women, causes them to struggle in silence. Proper interventions for women with ADHD that provide significant attention to context mitigate challenges across psychological, academic, occupational, and social domains. This should amend the diagnosis du jour concept, thereby supporting mechanisms to improve early intervention and positive outcomes. Primary care practitioners play a central role in recognition, intervention, and recovery of women with ADHD.

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