============================================================ TITLE: ADHD in Girls and Breaking Stigma | Dr. Stephen Hinshaw at TCS TYPE: article VERSION: 2 VERSION_ID: 86f671fa-d31f-4a3b-855b-91d38898f3bc GENERATED_AT: 2026-03-13T16:01:06.159Z SUMMARY: Join Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, leading ADHD researcher, for an evening on ADHD in girls, stigma, and how to better support girls in school and life. AUTHOR: of several influential books DATE PUBLISHED: March 19, 2026 READING TIME: 4 min WORD COUNT: 624 KEYWORDS: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw at TCS, Event Details, What Attendees Can Expect SOURCE URL: https://thecraigschool.org/dr-hinshaw ============================================================ KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Event Details * ADHD in Girls and Breaking Stigma * About the Speaker * What Attendees Can Expect # ADHD in Girls and Breaking Stigma An evening with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw on understanding ADHD (especially in girls); examining adult term outcomes in both boys and girls with ADHD; recognizing the stigma that still clings to mental and neurodevelopmental disorders, and supporting youth with ADHD to promote thriving. ### March 19, 2026 | 6:30pm ## Event Details ## ADHD in Girls and Breaking Stigma ADHD clearly leads to life difficulties in many cases, but under the right circumstances and with evidence-based treatment, individuals and families can thrive. Girls with ADHD are often overlooked, misunderstood, or diagnosed later than boys. Their challenges can present differently, and the social and emotional impact of missed support can be of major concern. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is one of the most respected voices in ADHD research, studies of treatments, long-term follow-up, and the stigma surrounding mental- health issues. He founded the Berkeley Girls with ADHD Longitudinal Study (BGALS), the largest follow-up of girls with ADHD through adulthood ever conducted. His evening talk, with ensuing discussion, will provide a close look at the controversies and challenges surrounding ADHD, including a focus on girls as they develop across the lifespan. Take-aways include what educators and families can do differently. This event is designed for parents, educators, clinicians, and professionals who want a clearer, more accurate understanding of ADHD, and the conditions that accompany it, both overall and particularly in girls. ## About the Speaker ### Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert on ADHD, with a particular focus on girls and women. His research has garnered top awards worldwide in clinical psychology, applied psychological research, basic psychological research, child development, child and adolescent psychiatry, international mental health, and ADHD; he is the only individual with such acclaim in all seven areas. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research career includes landmark longitudinal studies examining how ADHD in girls affects academic achievement, self-esteem, mental health, and relationships over time. Dr. Hinshaw is widely known for helping shift the field away from male-centric ADHD models and for challenging the stigma around neurodevelopmental differences. He is the author of several influential books, including Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls and Another Kind of Madness—a family memoir on overcoming the silence around mental and neurodevelopmental conditions illness. Steve is a frequent speaker on and advocate for the importance of early understanding, accurate identification, and compassionate support. ## What Attendees Can Expect * A research-informed look at how ADHD presents differently in girls * Common myths and misconceptions that delay support * The social and emotional impact of stigma, including personal and family narrative to supplement the science * What schools and families can do to better support both boys and girls with ADHD * Time for questions and discussion ### Join Us for the Evening This event is open and free to attend. Registration simply lets us know how many guests to expect. We appreciate you taking a moment to let us know you’re coming. ------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THIS CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------ Source: https://thecraigschool.org/dr-hinshaw Author: of several influential books Published: March 19, 2026 This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.