The Urgent Need to Diagnose ADHD in Girls – Dr. Stephen Hinshaw

Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and one of the leading researchers on ADHD in girls. Dr. Hinshaw shares groundbreaking insights from his 25-year longitudinal study, revealing how undiagnosed and untreated ADHD in girls can lead to devastating outcomes—including academic struggles, self-harm, and increased risk of depression and assault.We dive deep into the staggering disparities in diagnosis, the impact of early childhood trauma, and the urgent need for better teacher and pediatrician training to recognize ADHD in girls before it’s too late. If you've ever wondered why ADHD is so often missed in girls and how we can change that, this conversation is a must-listen.#ADHDinGirls #ADHDAwareness #Neurodivergent #GirlsWithADHD #MentalHealthMatters #ADHDCommunity #ADHDDiagnosis #ADHDSupport #LateDiagnosis #ADHDWomen #ExecutiveFunction #InvisibleStruggles #AdvocateForADHDFind The ADHD Girls is a project of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org)The mission of this project is to give all girls who have ADHDa fair start in life by getting them diagnosed by age 8.COULD YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE ADHD?ADHD can look different in girls - meaning that often, they are missed for ADHD diagnosis.Find out if your daughter has ADHD at findtheadhdgirls.orgLearn about inattentive ADHD at www.iadhd.org, the only website solely about inattentive ADHD