Mental Health with Monica: ADHD and Lived Experiences Month: Dimensions of Late Diagnosis in Women

Core theme: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, organization, impulse control, activity, and daily functioning—not simply distraction or lack of effort. Lived experience: Nicole highlights how ADHD can look different, especially in women and high achievers, with symptoms like daydreaming, masking, overwhelm, procrastination, anxiety, and emotional sensitivity. Support and treatment: The conversation stresses empathy and distinguishes coaching for skill-building from psychotherapy for emotional and mental health support, encouraging people to seek help without shame. Links referred to for reference or next steps: https://forestlanecounselling.ca/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/stacey-schell-haliburton-on/467286 https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists?search=haliburton https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ontario?category=adhd https://chadd.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/php/communication-resources/index.html https://add.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-what-you-need-to-know https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12434367/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878 https://www.ub.edu/ibub/largest-genetic-study-of-adhd-identifies-new-regions-of-the-genome-associated-with-the-disorder/ Womens ADHD Conference https://summits.althea-academy.com/aws CAMH Screening and assessment https://www.camh.ca/en/professionals/treating-conditions-and-disorders/adult-adhd/adult-adhd---screening-and-assessment