Understanding ADHD - A Conversation with Stephen Hinshaw

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley. Stephen Hinshaw is an expert in the fields of clinical child and adolescent psychology and developmental psychopathology, as well as stigma, preventive interventions and dehumanization related to mental illness. This extensive conversation examines the facts and misunderstandings surrounding ADHD, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, treatment, family responsibilities, the subtitles of medication, adult ADHD, gender, what's happening on an international level and finally the stigma of mental illness. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction,, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. On Genes and Explorers - Different perspectivesII. Brain Biology - Neurotransmitters and cortex investigationsIII. Diagnosis and Treatment - Theory, practice and uncertaintyIV. Behaviour and Medication - Not so straightforwardV. Adults and Gender - More subtleties appearVI. Stigma - The elephant in the roomVII. Public Policy - Unexpected consequencesVIII. Adderall for All? - Objective vs. subjective effectsIX. Global Perspectives - Getting a bigger pictureX. Towards A Better Future? - Reasons for pessimism and optimismAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.