Stephen Hinshaw, PhD
Stephen Hinshaw is professor of psychology, department
of psychology, University of California, Berkley. He received his AB in
psychology and social relations from Harvard University; his MA in
clinical psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles; and
PhD in clinical psychology from University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Hinshaw’s research is in childhood behavior disorders,
developmental psychopathology; Attention deficits and hyperactivity;
aggressive behavior, peer relations, family interactions, and
neuropsychological risk factors; psychosocial and pharmacological
interventions for children with ADHD; process and outcome research in
child interventions; assessment, diagnosis, and classification of child
disorders; definitions of mental disorder; stigma associated with mental
disorder.
Session: TG1-Plenary- Stigma, Mental Illness, and Families:
Implications for ADHD
Many have argued that the most important issue facing the
entire mental health field is the stigma that still pertains to mental
disorders. In this talk, Hinshaw first defines stigma and discusses
reasons for the puzzling persistence of stigma directed toward mental
illness, despite far greater knowledge of mental disorders than half a
century ago. He then discusses the concept of "courtesy stigma," a
term first denoting the strong stigma directed toward family members of
those with mental disorders (especially the case for ADHD). Third, he
presents his own family's experiences with serious mental disorder,
including doctor's orders for his parents never to discuss such issues
with their children.
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