Jasmine says it's never too late to get diagnosed with ADHD. The best thing about the condition is that it gives you new ideas, she says. She adds: "When you're in the right frame of mind, everything is exciting"
It’s estimated that 1 million women in the UK could have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – but according to the ADHD Foundation, 50% to 75% of them do not know they have it. So why are women being left behind? In this episode, first broadcast in May 2022, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Jasmine Andersson about her experience of getting a late diagnosis, and asks Prof Amanda Kirby why the condition is so often missed in women and girls. Help support our independent journalism at
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