We have completed our Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) listening and learning sessions with teen girls with ADHD, pre- and post-menopausal women with ADHD, parents, educators, mental health clinicians, and medical providers. We learned about many research topics that could be studied related to ADHD in girls and women. Now, we need to hear from you about which of these topics you want researchers to focus on first! 

Stay tuned for results to be presented in a future town hall! 

Please click the button above to share your thoughts on the topics you believe are crucial to study about girls and women with ADHD.

Any person who cares about girls and women with ADHD is welcome to complete the survey and help to prioritize the topics.

SHARE YOUR VOICE TODAY!  Survey closes April 22!

ADHD is much more than a nuisance. It is not just losing your keys sometimes. It is associated with a range of serious consequences, including academic underachievement, social and emotional difficulties, and financial hardships… and, being a female diagnosed with ADHD is associated with additional and unique harms… The good news is we have interventions that can help reduce these risks.

—Julia Schechter

The Center for Girls & Women with ADHD has been featured in a number of national and international news outlets in the past few months, including: 

NPR’s Science Friday podcast

National Geographic magazine

Katie Couric Media

Click here for more opportunities to hear, read, and watch the Center in the news!

Who Can Assess
& Treat ADHD?

Can my primary care prescribe ADHD medication? Can a social worker diagnose ADHD? What is a neuro-psychologist? Check out Who Can Assess & Treat ADHD for answers to these questions and more! 

Updated
E-Libraries

Our e-libraries list linked resources for all age groups — Girls, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults. Resources include books, websites, podcasts, webinars, and more.

E-Libraries

Research
Spotlight

Each month we review a scientific research article. Check out the latest:

Risk of Depression with Use of Hormonal Contraception

Research on ADHD’s Impact on Romantic Relationships

Donate to Help Support the Center! 

The Center is primarily funded 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.

Make a donation here. Contact Emily Espenshade to learn more.

Celebrating Creativity and Self-Expression in ADHD

Attention Artists! What does ADHD look 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 Want to Hear Your Stories! 

“ADHD Chronicles: Beyond the Diagnosis,” is a groundbreaking audio and video project in which women with ADHD can share their unique stories, challenges, and successes. Sharing your story can inspire and empower others, making a meaningful difference in the lives of women on their own ADHD journeys. Follow us on social media for updates!

Join the Center’s Champion’s Circle for Girls & Women with ADHD

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

Click here to learn more