‘Falling through the cracks’: Why ADHD is under-diagnosed among Asian Americans
Researchers and mental health professionals say there's a dearth of research and outreach on ADHD in Asian American communities, leading to under-diagnosis.
Behind a veneer of accomplishment, underneath good grades and musical talents, Emily Chen was in disarray. She never knew what she was missing, perpetually cycling through potential mistakes in her mind in a desperate attempt not to slip up.
“I was using anxiety to motivate and power myself. I’d use it as a way to remember things,” said Chen, who lives in Newton, Mass. “Do I have an assignment due now? Do I have to be somewhere now? I was using all my energy just to stay afloat.”
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