Today, Explained · Vox

You, me, and ADHD

March 1, 2026·30 min·2 clips
Molly realized she had ADHD while sitting in a diagnostic assessment class, shocked it wasn't just a childhood disorder.
This episode explores ADHD, focusing on adult diagnosis, treatment options, and the underdiagnosis of girls and women. Experts discuss symptoms, societal impacts, and personal stories to demystify the disorder.

As heard by us

A clear look at ADHD's history, heritability, and why adulthood still matters.

Today, Explained treats ADHD as a condition whose meaning has changed over time. It starts with the old childhood, hyperactive framing and moves into adulthood, heritability, and the narrower idea that diagnosis can carry across a life, not just a school year.

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If ADHD feels both personal and technical, this helps the shape of it click.

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