Living360, the lifestyle and wellbeing brand from APL Media, has launched a new six-week campaign, The ADHD Gap, exploring the experiences of women living with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and raising awareness of the challenges surrounding diagnosis, treatment and support.
While ADHD is often associated with more visible hyperactive or disruptive behaviours, evidence suggests it can be less readily recognised in girls and women. Guidance notes from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) state ADHD is thought to be under-recognised in girls and women, who may be less likely to be referred for assessment, more likely to have undiagnosed ADHD and more likely to receive an incorrect diagnosis of another mental health or neurodevelopmental condition.ยน Research has also identified factors that may contribute to ADHD being overlooked in females, including less overt symptoms, gender bias and strategies used to mask or compensate for...
