Revisiting the groundbreaking Berkeley Girls study

To celebrate this holiday weekend, we’re reposting one of our early favorites. It’s a fascinating — and heartbreaking — deep dive into one of the most important studies ever done on girls with ADHD.

Check out Rae’s interview with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, leader of the famous Berkeley Girls study, and learn why Dr. Hinshaw himself calls the findings “devastating.”

Timestamps

(4:45) The beginnings of the Berkeley Girls Study

(6:50) Combined-type ADHD and negative outcomes

(11:43) Self-esteem, ADHD, and girlhood

(18:45) ADHD as a “trend”

(23:03) What to do about ADHD stigma

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Hyperfocus page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at hyperfocus@understood.org.

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