About this Course

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has been commonly known to affect male children. Research shows that ADHD in girls and women is becoming more recognized, but many are still unaware of how it affects them. This workshop will dive into the challenges women face due to underdiagnosis or being misdiagnosed, and how these issues can negatively impact mental health and quality of life. We will also discuss why it is important to catch ADHD early in females and what barriers stand in the way of getting the right diagnosis. In this workshop, you will learn: Key insights into the biological, cognitive, and behavioural components of ADHD; Symptomatic differences and underdiagnosis of ADHD; Why ADHD in women is often misdiagnosed; Importance of early ADHD diagnosis; Barrier implications for misdiagnosis and underdiagnosed ADHD in females; and, Effective strategies and therapeutic interventions. Facilitated by Michelle Bella, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Rivers Edge Counselling Centre