Why is it important to diagnose and treat ADHD in adulthood?
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in adulthood helps improve life by fostering self-acceptance and understanding your challenges.
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ADHD is common in men, presenting distinct symptoms and challenges across work, relationships, and daily life.
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in adulthood helps improve life by fostering self-acceptance and understanding your challenges.
Research has found that the symptoms of ADHD in males and females are more alike than different. But when you ask men and women about their lived experiences with ADHD, you are likely to find some striking differences.
Men with ADHD may struggle with other issues: workaholism, perfectionism, suicidal thoughts, and dependencies on substances or behaviors.
FACT: Boys are diagnosed two to three times as often as girls, but about 4.2% of girls have received a diagnosis of ADHD at some point in their life.