Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children. On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 7 p.m. EDT, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) will host a webinar designed to help parents and educators better understand this disorder. Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President and CEO of BBRF, along with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, will discuss the symptoms of ADHD, the differences in presentation between boys and girls and will provide advice for caregivers and educators on how to help young people lead successful lives after a diagnosis.
Register HERE for this free event.
About Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation provides research grants to develop better treatments, cures, and prevention methods for mental illnesses. These include conditions such as addiction, ADHD, anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, and schizophrenia, as well as initiatives focused on suicide prevention. Since its establishment in 1987, the Foundation has awarded over $461 million to fund more than 5,600 leading scientists worldwide. Significantly, 100% of every dollar donated is invested directly in research. The Foundation has separate grants that cover its operating expenses. Additionally, BBRF produces the Emmy®-nominated public television series “Healthy Minds” with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, which seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and illustrates that there is hope for recovery with assistance.