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The repressed life of adult female patients with mild ADHD.

Authors :
Shigenobu Toda
Sakiko Tsushima
Osamu Takashio
Mitsuru Kikuchi
Haruhisa Ohta
Tatsuya Nagasawa
Akira Iwanami
Yutaka Ohashi
Source :
Frontiers in Psychiatry; 2024, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article "The repressed life of adult female patients with mild ADHD" published in Frontiers in Psychiatry discusses the overlooked characteristics of adult females with mild ADHD, focusing on their daily struggles and psychopathological phenotypes. It highlights the challenges faced by these individuals in the workplace, their tendency to camouflage their symptoms, and the prevalence of comorbidities such as anxiety disorders. The article also addresses the cultural differences in symptom manifestation and the impact of ADHD on social activities. The authors emphasize the need for a better understanding of these individuals to prevent underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16640640
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180441045
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1418698