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ADHD Women
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in women appears to manifest itself differently than in men. Ultimately the current diagnostic criteria appears to be more geared towards males than females, and the ADHD characteristics of men have been over-represented. This leaves many women and girls with ADHD neglected. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, women and girls suffering form ADHD are at an increased risk of internalization. Studies have shown that girls with ADHD, especially those with signs of impulsivity, were three to four times more likely to attempt suicide. Additionally, these girls were two to three times more likely to engage in self-harming behaviors.