We are excited to continue our mission of empowering girls and women through providing state of the art educational resources, engaging with the community, and conducting innovative research. 

“Mosaic: My Self’s Portraits,” submitted by Angie Jones of North Carolina as part of an initiative on creativity and self-expression in ADHD. 

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The Center receives funding through private philanthropy from individuals and foundations. We invite you to partner with us through a one-time or recurring donation. 

Your contribution directly supports key initiatives and increases our ability to make a transformative difference for girls and women and their families. Contact Emily Espenshade to learn more.

Are you committed to enhancing the lives of women and girls with ADHD? 

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CELEBRATE CREATIVITY & SELF EXPRESSION IN ADHD

Attention Artists! What does ADHD looks like to you? We are looking for works of art that capture the essence of ADHD's impact on your daily life, relationships, work, and self-perception. Paint, sculpture, digital, or any other media are welcome!

Submit your artwork to adhdgirls@dm.duke.edu for a chance to be featured on our social media platforms and/or seasonal newsletter. 

We are excited to share some of our top accomplishments!

• Featured in national and international news outlets including TIME, Wondermind, and Parenting Translator

• Earned and kept a top 5 spot on Google searches for “ADHD in Girls and Women”

• Experienced an average of 15% per month growth in social media followers across platforms (Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X if you don't already!)

• Launched our Champions Circle for Girls & Women with ADHD, which currently has over 200 members

• Published e-libraries of ADHD resources for girls and women with ADHD

• Presented to clinicians across the country to increase knowledge about ADHD in girls and women across the lifespan

The Center’s volunteers and staff in September. 

• Hosted a fantastic team of volunteers committed to supporting girls and women with ADHD in their future careers

• Completed 6 Listening & Learning sessions with parents of girls with ADHD, educators, mental and medical health providers, as well as pre- and post-menopausal women with ADHD

Thanks to funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the Center has engaged with patients, their families, and community members to inform innovative research. Check out some of the quotes from the sessions below:

We Want to Hear Your Stories!

“ADHD Chronicles: Beyond the Diagnosis,” a groundbreaking audio and video project in which women with ADHD can share their unique stories, challenges, and successes. Sharing your story can serve as a source of inspiration and empowerment, and can make a meaningful difference in the lives of women who are on their own ADHD journeys. Follow us on social media for updates! 

Teenage Girls with ADHD—We Want to Hear from You! 

We will be hosting our final Listening & Learning session with teens on Feb. 6, 2024. Stay tuned for information on how to participate.

Town Hall

The Center will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss information gathered from the PCORI project and to get your input to identify top research priorities.