About this episode

The episode discusses ADHD in girls, focusing on the impact of shame and stigma, and offers practical advice for parents.

ADHD in girls is such an important and often overlooked topic. Today, we’re joined again by Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, who has spent his career researching ADHD in women and girls. We take a closer look at mental health in girls, and how shame and stigma can especially affect girls with ADHD. Dr. Hinshaw also shares practical ways parents can support their daughters and help them build confidence. Whether your daughter has ADHD or you’re just starting to wonder, this episode is full of helpful information and hope. MEET DR. STEPHEN HINSHAW Stephen P. Hinshaw is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco. An internationally recognized expert on ADHD and neurodevelopment, his research focuses on longitudinal studies, clinical trials, and developmental pathways in girls and women. He is also a leading voice in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Dr. Hinshaw earned his A.B. from Harvard and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA. He has authored more than 440 scientific publications and 11 books, including the award-winning memoir Another Kind of Madness . He has received numerous national and…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw

Topics covered

• ADHD in girls
• mental health
• shame and stigma
• parenting support
• confidence building

Keywords

• ADHD
• girls
• mental health
• shame
• stigma
• parenting
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, New York Times, Washington Post, Today Show, CBS, PBS

Books & works: Another Kind of Madness

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