4 Reasons Girls With ADHD Are Less Likely To Receive A Diagnosis In Childhood

It’s thought 5% of children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with boys more likely to receive a diagnosis than girls. 

Yet when girls remain undiagnosed, it can harm their mental health and self-esteem. 

Girls with undiagnosed ADHD are “more likely to blame themselves, turning their anger and pain inward”, according to the Child Mind Institute, which noted they’re also more likely to experience depression, anxiety and eating disorders than those without ADHD.

Dr Chris Abbott...