Was so happy to present my thesis today on executive functioning deficits throughout the menstrual cycle in women with ADHD and co–occurring PMDD! Thank you to my mentor Stephen P. Hinshaw, PhD,UCBerkeley Psychology, and everyone who has made this possible!

Self-doubt stops too many women from applying for jobs.

After clearing the bar for expert-level work, 92% of men applied—but only 50% of women did.

It shouldn't matter whether you feel qualified. That's for the employer to judge. If you're interested, put your hat in the ring.

The menstrual mood disorder you've never heard about: time.com/6963199/menstr…

Many women notice that ADHD worsens throughout their menstrual cycle. In my clinical practice, I also speak to many women whose ADHD has worsened during their perimenopause, or they have recently been diagnosed with ADHD around the same time they reached perimenopause or

Women make up half of our population but women’s health research has been understudied and underfunded.

That’s why I’m signing an Executive Order to ensure women’s health is prioritized across the federal research portfolio and budget.

Enjoyed the HiTOP conference!!

teach your daughters that having a voice is way more important than being nice.

I was extremely sad for how someone treated me, but then I remembered how kind I am to people, that’s a reflection of me. How people treat me is a projection of their character, and not a reflection of my value.

May I always remember that. I'm taking my power back.

Daily reminder that BMI is trash

Two studies from UChicago try to untangle why more women develop Alzheimer's than men. The research suggests estrogen plays a role, in some combination with the gut microbiome, but details remain unclear. ms.spr.ly/6013cj5h1 ms.spr.ly/6012cj5hE

According to one study, women in states that banned abortion post-Roe were up to 3 times as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.

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What a moment for women's health! nature.com/articles/s4159…

If this movement resonates, come join a growing community of neuroscientists dedicated to applying the best technology and methods available to advance women's brain health.💥 wbhi.ucsb.edu 💥

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Women also have organs that aren't ovaries, uteruses & cervixes. Reproductive health is important, but so too are women's heart disease, women's mental health, women's autoimmune conditions. These - throughout life - should be central to the Women's Health Strategy. 🧠❤️‍🩹🧪 🦴 🫁

Today is #WomensHealthResearchDay !

Jan 25 marks the anniversary of the implementation of the NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable #SABV in 2016 and serves as an opportunity to reflect on how far women’s health research has come – and how far we have to go.

NONE. ZERO. ZIP. NADA. 🎉

what a wonderful highlight to show the importance of HPV vaccination (critical for all genders) to halt the spread of deadly cancers.

Depression & anxiety now consume more disability benefits than any other. It’s becoming unsustainable. Until we properly tackle the social determinants of poor mental health, & radically reform our failing drug-centric approach, mental health disability will continue rising.

Emerging research suggests #mentalhealth providers should treat the menstrual cycle as a 'fifth vital sign.'

Asking patients about their periods can help psychologists improve diagnoses and identify treatments that work: at.apa.org/67t

Thee women’s health gap is an eye-watering $1 trillion and that women spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men.

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🩸 We're excited to announce our #JustaPeriod campaign has launched!

Millions of women suffer with severe period pain or heavy bleeding, yet many are dismissed & don't get treatment or support.

Join our campaign & let's stop periods from holding us back. ow.ly/rWIs50PKy79