Why do some adults get diagnosed with ADHD easily—while others are overlooked for years? In this eye-opening session, Dr. Gurdeep Parhar explores how race, culture, gender, and income level shape who gets diagnosed, who gets dismissed, and how care is delivered. You’ll learn how stigma, stereotypes, and healthcare bias create barriers to diagnosis and treatment—especially for those whose struggles are invisible or misunderstood. If you’ve ever felt unseen in the ADHD conversation, this session offers both validation and insight into building a more equitable path forward.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how social and cultural factors affect who is diagnosed with ADHD—and who is left out
- Explore how stigma and healthcare disparities influence access to ADHD treatment in adulthood
- Learn steps toward creating more inclusive, culturally aware ADHD support systems
Who: Dr. Gurdeep Parhar
Biography
Dr. Gurdeep Parhar MD CCFP CCBOM CIME, Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM), is the Co-Founder of the Adult ADHD Centre (www.adultadhdcentre.com) and the Adult Autism Centre (www.adultautismcentre.com). At the UBC FoM, he has served as the Acting Dean, Executive Associate Dean, Associate Dean and Co-Acting Department Head. For over 30 years, his clinical practice has focused on the health of patients with visible and invisible disabilities. His teaching and research are in the areas of professionalism, equity, cultural safety, psychosocial aspects of healthcare, and medical disability. His ADHD research has been published nationally and internationally. Dr. Parhar has been recognized for his clinical, academic and advocacy work with numerous provincial and national awards.
Find Gurdeep’s Website Here: www.adultadhdcentre.com
