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Undiagnosed And Untreated ADHD in Females 

ADHD in girls and women often remains undiagnosed in them. The reason is the underlying bias regarding ADHD in females. Therefore, understanding ADHD in girls and women has become significant in the previous years. <br>

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Undiagnosed And Untreated ADHD in Females 

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  1. Understanding Undiagnosed And Untreated ADHD

  2. Undiagnosed And Untreated ADHD in Females ADHD in girls and women often remains undiagnosed in them. The reason is the underlying bias regarding ADHD in females. Therefore, understanding ADHD in girls and women has become significant in the previous years • What Does ADHD Look Like in Girls? • ADHD in girls might look 180 degrees opposite of that of boys. Boys with ADHD tend to display hyperactive-impulsive behaviours but girls tend to hide impulsivity by being less disruptive. Informants like teachers or parents/carers might misunderstand this situation because they associate ADHD with unruly and overt behaviour that boys with ADHD depict • The internalised signs of ADHD in girls could appear like these:   • Difficulty completing tasks  • Compensate hyper impulsivity by being hyper talkative or interrupting others  • Shifting focus from one activity to another; mind instead of body stays restless  • Difficulty in organising; poor management skills  • Tends to cry easily; extreme emotions and moods These signs, if overlooked in childhood can persist in adulthood, can increase the risk of secondary mental and physical health issues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

  3. Impact of ADHD on the Quality of LifeADHD can have negative effects on the overall well-being of girls and women including:  • Lower self esteem  Women with ADHD show a higher rate of low self esteem than men with ADHD.  • Poor academic performance Lack of organisational skills and inability to focus can result in failure to keep up with academic goals.  • Impaired interpersonal relationships  Girls with ADHD are reported to be less socially active and have impaired peer relationships.   • Treatment  Post diagnosis treatment could include Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), stimulant medication, Psychotherapy, and intervention methods.  • CTA Take your first step towards a fulfilling life. BrainPower empowers you in fighting ADHD. We provide remote connections through our telehealth services

  4. Contact Us:E Mail: • brainpower@bpwimh.com Phone: •  (714) 712-0711 Website URL: • https://bpwimh.com/ Location: • 1101 California Ave Suite #100-18, Corona, CA 92881 • Orange: 2230 W Chapman Ave, Suite#212, Orange, CA 92868 • Long Beach : 2599 E 28th Street Suite #206, Signal Hill, CA 90755 • 16960 Bastanchury Rd # J, Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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