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Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms

Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms
health10/12/2025

According to new findings, women with ADHD face a delayed diagnosis and more severe outcomes compared to men. They report greater disability and higher levels of anxiety and depression by the time they are diagnosed.

A new study published in the journal European Psychiatry indicates that adult women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to experience more severe symptoms and greater impairment in daily life compared to men with the condition. ... [8383 chars]