Featuring Patrick Goh, PhD

Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

 

Patrick Goh, PhD, shares what research shows about ADHD in Asian American individuals, including why diagnosis rates are lower, how symptoms may appear differently, and how cultural factors can affect recognition and treatment.

Despite similar prevalence rates worldwide, Asian American youth are much less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD or receive support. This video explores key contributing factors, including gaps in research, stigma surrounding mental health, cultural expectations, and the effect of the model minority myth.

Understanding these barriers is an important step toward improving awareness, reducing stigma, and helping individuals and families get the support they need.