Today, Explained You, me, and ADHD
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Mar 1, 2026 
Molly Schmerling, a licensed clinical psychologist who discovered her ADHD in adulthood, shares lived experience. Dr. Julia Schechter, a Duke psychologist focused on girls and women with ADHD, discusses how symptoms can look different in females. Dr. Laura Knauss, a researcher and clinician, covers diagnostic criteria, prevalence, treatment options, and the role of social and hormonal factors.
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ADHD Content Online Often Mixes Experience With Misinformation
- Social media ADHD content mixes personal experience with facts and about half of popular TikTok ADHD videos contain inaccuracies.
- Personal narratives can help normalize experiences but may mislead people seeking evidence-based guidance.
ADHD Diagnosis Has Shifted Over Centuries
- Medical recognition of ADHD evolved from 1775 descriptions to 1968 diagnostic inclusion focused on hyperactivity and later added inattention.
- Persistence into adulthood became accepted in the 1990s, overturning the 'outgrow it' assumption.
ADHD Is Strongly Heritable But Environment Shapes Impact
- Genetics explain about 80% of differences in core ADHD symptoms, similar heritability to height.
- Environment shapes how much impairment those traits cause and can be modified to improve functioning.