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100 Latina Birthdays

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Embracing the Latina Experience with ADHD Pt. 2

NOV 25, 202421 MIN
100 Latina Birthdays

Embracing the Latina Experience with ADHD Pt. 2

NOV 25, 202421 MIN

Description

Being diagnosed with ADHD can feel like a complicated and isolating experience—but for Vanessa, her ADHD diagnosis as a 28-year-old Latina gave her much-needed clarity. Vanessa spent most of her life questioning why "simple" tasks were so challenging. She knew something was not right, so she sought out a psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety disorders. In this two-part episode, reporter Carmen Marquez explores the challenges of receiving a correct ADHD diagnosis, the cultural misconceptions that prevent parents from acknowledging the illness, and how embracing a diagnosis can lead to self-empowerment and healing.