Current Projects

ADHD-Her Research Project

The Strengths in ADHD Lab is excited to announce the beginning of a new longitudinal research project entitled, 'ADHD-Her: Lifespan Development of ADHD in Girls and Women.' 

How Can I Participate?

We are currently recruiting! Scan the QR code on one of the recruitment advertisements, or follow the link below to take our eligibility survey:

https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_2gzeAoTeGPbxYV0

Please contact adhd.her@ucalgary.ca for any additional concerns or questions.

ADHD-Her Recruitment
ADHD-Her Recruitment 2

All Girls & Women Welcome

We are not just recruiting girls and women with ADHD. We are looking to recruit girls and women, as well as those identified as female at birth, without ADHD and with suspected ADHD to participate too!

ADHD-Her: Lifespan Development of ADHD in Girls and Women

  • The current study aims to better understand the experiences, associations, and outcomes of girls and women with ADHD in terms of their health, behaviour, and socio-emotional wellbeing
  • Adults, children/adolescents, and parents of children/adolescents will be screened (5-10 minutes) to ensure the eligibility criteria has been met
  • Participants will complete an online survey to collect information on participant background, ADHD symptoms and diagnosis (if applicable), health, wellbeing, and other experiences, thoughts, feelings, and supports

Participants will be eligible to participate if they meet all of the following requirements:

  • Are 10 years of age or older,
  • Currently reside in Canada,
  • Have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision,
  • Are English- or French-speaking, and
  • Were assigned female at birth or identify as a girl or woman

All participants will be screened prior to completion of the online survey.

  1. Benefits

    • By choosing to join this study, you will be helping researchers learn more about what affects ADHD in girls and women
    • Better understanding the effects of ADHD may aid in providing better diagnosis and support
    • There are no direct benefits from participating in this study
    • You do not have to pay anything to take part in this study
    • Upon completion of the screening procedure and online survey, you will receive a $25 Amazon gift card honorarium for your participation

  2. Risks

    • Some of the questions in the online survey may be sensitive and will ask about potential major stressors in your life and your access to supports
    • These questions may make you feel upset or distressed when asked
    • The online survey is lengthy and you may feel tired for concentrating
    • You are not obliged to answer any questions you do not wish to answer

Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA): www.caddra.ca 
Centre for Canadian ADHD Awareness (CADDAC): www.cadda.ca 
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): www.cmha.ca 
Kids Help Phone: www.kidshelpphone.ca phone: 1-800-668-6868
The Suicide Crisis Helpline: https://988.ca phone: 9-8-8

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this research, please contact us at adhd.her@ucalgary.ca