“It’s Probably Just Stress:” When Doctors Dismiss ADHD Symptoms
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Doctors frequently dismiss ADHD symptoms by attributing them to stress or anxiety, a phenomenon known as medical gaslighting that disproportionately affects women, older adults, and people of color. This dismissal often stems from inadequate training among primary care physicians regarding ADHD complexities and co-occurring conditions. Such invalidation delays crucial treatment and fosters significant mistrust in the healthcare system.
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