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episode 495: 495- Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment
Black children and adults with ADHD are less likely to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment due to structural racism, socioeconomic inequalities, and stigma. Napoleon Higgins, M.D., explains how we can start addressing these racial disparities in health care.
Healthy Equity in ADHD: More Resources
- Get: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments
- Read: The Ongoing Work of Normalizing ADHD in BIPOC Communities
- Read: Why We Must Achieve Equitable ADHD Care for African American and Latinx Children
- Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults?
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #495 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/health-equity-adhd-diagnosis-treatment/
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