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ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks

Girls’ symptoms are often missed because they look less disruptive, and nearly 7 million U.S. women had an ADHD diagnosis in 2023, CHADD said.

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For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.

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Long-term study reveals how childhood ADHD impacts adult mental health, cognition, and daily life

New longitudinal research shows childhood ADHD increases the likelihood of adult mental health challenges and lower educational attainment. Despite these elevated risks, researchers emphasize that many adults with childhood ADHD function comparably to their peers.

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ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks

For decades, ADHD was viewed as a childhood condition that mostly affected boys. Researchers now know ADHD manifests differently in girls, but many still go undiagnosed until adulthood.

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
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