Our Vision
We’re here to help girls and women with ADHD — and those who care about them — understand what makes their experience unique, enabling them to get the support they need to grow and thrive.
About the Duke Center for Girls & Women with ADHD
Answering a Critical Need
For too long, ADHD in girls and women hasn’t gotten the research or treatment attention it deserves. Thanks to a private grant, the Duke Center for Girls & Women with ADHD is making big strides to:
Provide educational resources that reflect the most up-to-date research about girls and women living with ADHD.
Engage with the community to promote awareness and understanding about the unique needs of girls and women with ADHD.
Lead groundbreaking studies that put the well-being of girls and women with ADHD front and center.
Our Mission
To advance education among patients, families, clinicians, educators and the public about the unique needs of girls and women with ADHD across the lifespan. By sharing trusted information, working with community groups, and conducting innovative research, the center strives to improve the lives of girls and women with ADHD.
Our Funding
Initial funding for the Center is provided through a private donor who believes that scientific research and greater outreach is needed to educate and develop ADHD treatments that take into account the unique needs and experiences of girls and women living with ADHD.
What’s ADHD?
Get the Facts
It’s more than distraction or energy. ADHD affects focus, emotions, and daily life, especially for girls and women. Get the facts in plain language.