How claims of ‘masking’ in ADHD are impacting diagnosis
The i Paper
Claims that individuals with ADHD can "mask" their symptoms are influencing ADHD diagnosis by potentially leading to underdiagnosis, as some may not recognize or report symptoms accurately. This phenomenon may be more common in women and those from marginalized communities, complicating efforts to identify and treat ADHD effectively. The concept of masking highlights the need for more nuanced diagnostic approaches that account for individual differences in symptom expression.
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