Getting an ADHD diagnosis isn’t always a straightforward path, and for many, it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or simply out of reach.In this week's episode of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast, I’m joined by Vicki George, specialist nurse and founder of The ADHD Nurse, who’s working to make ADHD assessments more accessible, inclusive and compassionate, especially for women and adolescents.This is a practical, myth‑busting and empowering episode for anyone who feels stuck or confused by the ADHD assessment process, is unsure who can assess them or whether their past diagnosis was thorough enough, feels uncomfortable being asked to involve family, is exploring non‑medication approaches, or is navigating perimenopause and wondering how hormonal changes affect ADHD and treatment.Grab the last few tickets to our first LIVE ADHD Women's Wellbeing Event!Click here to book your ticket for a full day of community, connection, awareness and growth.Key Takeaways:Why psychiatrists aren't the only professionals who can assess and diagnose ADHDWhat it means to be an “appropriately trained” ADHD assessor under NICE guidelinesWhy the current system can feel inconsistent or subjectiveThe need for neurodevelopmental assessments, not just standalone ADHD or autismHow ADHD assessments should ideally be carried out using tools like the DIVAWhy family input is requested in assessments, despite sometimes complicating the processA deeper look at the role of hormones in ADHD, especially for women in midlifeClarifying the confusion around medication and how it needs to consider hormonal shiftsExploring non-medication pathways (e.g. nutrition, mindfulness, exercise, nervous system support)How stigma and misunderstanding still shape people’s experience of diagnosis and treatmentTimestamps:04:30 - Navigating ADHD Assessments: Evolving Perspectives17:56 - Understanding ADHD Diagnosis and Stigma22:54 - Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Advocacy25:29 - Exploring Hormonal Interventions for ADHD in Women36:56 - The Beginning of a New UnderstandingToday's episode sponsors: The ADHD WeaselThe ADHD Weasel is a weekly email delivering support straight

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