Stephen Hinshaw wins 2020 Sarnat Prize for mental health breakthroughs

 ADHD In the News 09-17-2020


UC Berkeley psychologist Stephen Hinshaw has won the National Academy of Medicine’s 2020 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health for his contributions to the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions in childhood and adolescence and for his efforts to reduce the stigma of mental illness. The prize, which comes with a medal and $20,000, will be awarded at the academy’s virtual annual meeting on Oct. 19. Hinshaw is the only scientist to win the Sarnat mental health award this year.