About this Research Topic
This Research Topic has been developed in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Conference in Women's Mental Health, hosted by HER Centre Australia.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by heightened symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. These symptoms often continue into adulthood, affecting functioning and overall quality of life. ADHD is frequently underrecognized in females, including women and those assigned female at birth, and there is a significant gap in understanding how ADHD relates to different hormonal life phases in women, such as the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause.
This Research Topic is dedicated to addressing clinical insights and research evidence to help improve our capacity to diagnose and manage ADHD in women. Our focus spans ADHD in girls and women across the lifespan.
Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to:
- Psychosocial and hormonal influences on ADHD experiences in women, particularly during times of hormonal change, such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
- Interactions between hormonal changes and ADHD medication efficacy.
- The role and overlap of complex trauma and ADHD.
- Preclinical research that helps improve understanding of the associations between sex hormones and ADHD.
We welcome manuscripts that are consistent with a neurodiversity affirming framework. All article types accepted by Frontiers in Global Women's Health will be considered.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by heightened symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. These symptoms often continue into adulthood, affecting functioning and overall quality of life. ADHD is frequently underrecognized in females, including women and those assigned female at birth, and there is a significant gap in understanding how ADHD relates to different hormonal life phases in women, such as the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause.
This Research Topic is dedicated to addressing clinical insights and research evidence to help improve our capacity to diagnose and manage ADHD in women. Our focus spans ADHD in girls and women across the lifespan.
Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to:
- Psychosocial and hormonal influences on ADHD experiences in women, particularly during times of hormonal change, such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
- Interactions between hormonal changes and ADHD medication efficacy.
- The role and overlap of complex trauma and ADHD.
- Preclinical research that helps improve understanding of the associations between sex hormones and ADHD.
We welcome manuscripts that are consistent with a neurodiversity affirming framework. All article types accepted by Frontiers in Global Women's Health will be considered.
Keywords: ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, women, girls, females, hormonal, diagnosis, management, medication
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