Miss Diagnosed

Miss Diagnosed is a comic zine about ADHD symptoms in women, targeted at women in the age range of 18-24. ADHD is commonly misunderstood as a male condition, based on the behaviours of hyperactive boys; as shown by the steep divide in clinical referrals. Subsequently, women are severely underrepresented and undiagnosed. The comic predominantly targets female university students, as the new-found independence can be overwhelming and exacerbates symptoms. They no longer have anyone to keep them in check, and the easy access to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol, which can also aggravate symptoms.

Front Cover
Front Cover
The comic format of the zine predominantly uses illustration and minimal dialogue as ADHD brains are prone to difficulties in taking in and processing information, and have an imaginative, visual manner of thinking. The comic aesthetic creates a visually stimulating guide. Relatable scenarios such as over-sleeping lectures and forgetting identification for a club night, are deployed throughout to develop a personable connection with the audience.
Miss Diagnosed aims to provide undiagnosed women who may previously have no awareness of ADHD as a disorder, or an explanation or solution for their behaviour, the necessary knowledge to send them in the right direction towards receiving a diagnosis. Treatment is necessary for ADHD, so symptoms can start to be treated and managed; Miss Diagnosed is a push for these women to reach out for this support.
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