Abstract
Within the realm of neurodevelopmental disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent. However, research uncovers a major discrepancy between the diagnostic rates of men vs women, which points to the potential underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis in females compared to their male counterparts. This phenomenon raises concerns towards the impact this has on women, such has their mental and physical health. It begs the question, why does this discrepancy occur? To understand the answer to this question, it is important to look at the standard process and procedures involved with diagnosing a person with ADHD and compare that to how women experience ADHD.
Recommended Citation
Funkhouser, T. The gender lens on ADHD: a critical assessment of diagnostic patterns and pitfalls. BUHealth. 2024; 2(1). https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/buhealth/vol2/iss1/3.