Why Can’t I Focus Anymore? Understanding Perimenopause, Brain Fog, and When an ADHD Assessment May Help

We’re excited to share a recent guest article by Healing Quest Counselling owner and Registered Clinical Social Worker Kirsten Boulier, published by Meno Square.

Why Can’t I Focus Anymore? Understanding Perimenopause, Brain Fog, and When an ADHD Assessment May Help explores a question we increasingly encounter in practice: when executive functioning becomes more difficult during perimenopause, how do we know whether we’re experiencing the effects of hormonal change, previously undiagnosed ADHD, or perhaps both?

Research into ADHD and perimenopause is growing, but there is still much we don’t know. Kirsten looks at the current evidence, why ADHD can go undetected in women, and when an ADHD assessment may be worth considering.

Read the full article on Meno Square:
Why Can’t I Focus Anymore? Understanding Perimenopause, Brain Fog, and When an ADHD Assessment May Help