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Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

ADHD in Adults at Midlife

Sep 11, 2023
Psychologist Kathleen Nadeau discusses ADHD in adults at midlife, focusing on the challenges faced by women with ADHD, the importance of pursuing a midlife diagnosis, and simple steps to improve quality of life with ADHD. Topics include managing symptoms, societal expectations, stress impact, and building supportive communities for women with ADHD.
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  • ADHD diagnosis in midlife adults may face challenges due to outdated diagnostic criteria developed for children, lacking gender-sensitive criteria.
  • Implementing lifestyle changes like stress management, exercise, healthy diet, and social connections can improve quality of life for adults with ADHD at midlife.

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Challenges Associated with ADHD Diagnosis in Adults

ADHD diagnosis in midlife adults faces challenges due to outdated diagnostic criteria developed for children, lacking gender-sensitive criteria. Adults may be misdiagnosed due to inadequate understanding by mental health professionals, impacting accurate diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in older adults.

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