Today we are talking to Dr. Dora Wynchank, from PsyQ in The Hague, about new research findings about the course of ADHD in women throughout their life - especially in perimenopause and in menopause.

We talk about:

The importance of flexible dosing of psychostimulants for women with ADHD,

The importance of in-depth assessment for girls and women in the diagnostic stages,

The impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) on people with ADHD,

The implications of untreated ADHD in older adults (50+),

Specific research initiatives currently being pursued regarding ADHD and women.

Resources forAfter the Show:

The DIVA Foundation and assessment scales,

Take part in the ADHD in Women research survey!

TheLight Therapy Glasses!

The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especiallyADHD in Girls & Women.

NEW: Stick around after the show for the Katie and Christina debrief!

About our guest:Dora Wynchank, MBChB, MMed, FCPsych, Ph.D. works as a psychiatrist at the Intensive Specialist Program for ADHD and as a researcher at the Expertise Centre, ADHD, The Hague. Dr. Wynchank is currently working in the field of Adult ADHD at a psychiatric clinic called PsyQ and is a proud member of ADHD Europe.

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