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While the gender barriers are coming down, new research suggests that there remain significant geographical barriers in accessing diagnosis and treatment for both men and women with ADHD. (Unsplash+/Getty Images)

June 11, 2026

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental‑health access and the care economy

Fiona MacDonald, University of Northern British Columbia and Aderonke Agboji, University of Northern British Columbia

Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.

Fewer than half of Canadians currenty living with dementia receive a formal diagnosis. (Unsplash+/Getty Images)

February 11, 2026

Understanding the difference between apathy and depression can be lifesaving for people with brain disorders

Aderonke Agboji, University of Northern British Columbia and Fiona MacDonald, University of Northern British Columbia

One of the biggest barriers to diagnoses of brain disorders is that symptoms — particularly those of apathy — can be mistaken for depression, resulting in inappropriate treatment and poorer health.

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