Today, Explained

You, me, and ADHD

March 1, 2026·30 min·4-min readnarrativehealth
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This episode of Explain It to Me from Vox explores the evolving understanding of ADHD, emphasizing that it is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting people of all genders and ages, not just hyperactive boys. It challenges myths, highlights disparities in diagnosis, and underscores the

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Dr. Laura Knauss

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Dr. Laura KnaussDr. Julia SchechterMolly SchmerlingJohn Glyn Hill

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CHADD

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AdderallRitalinStrattera

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AdhdFact CheckLong Form JournalismMental HealthNeuroscienceWomens Health

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