Dr. Patrick Goh founded the Bettering ADHD Outcomes (BAO) lab with the mission of improving the lives of youth and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly those from Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. His current research centers on clarifying the role of socio-cultural and emotional factors in contributing to the development, expression, and impact of ADHD throughout development, with the overarching goal to incorporate these factors into more integrative diagnostic and intervention protocols.

In addition to his role as the director of the BAO lab, Dr. Goh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Dr. Goh received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2022 and completed his predoctoral internship at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. He has over seven years of experience providing evidence-based assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as a range of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. Dr. Goh has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and his research and community collaborators have included the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, the Hawai’i Department of Health, Honolulu and Maui Public School Systems, and ASSETS School.

Dr. Patrick Goh's CV 

Ashlyn is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Psychological Clinical Science Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is also a research assistant in the Bettering ADHD Outcomes research lab and conducts neuropsychological assessments in a private practice for her clinical practicum. Ashlyn’s research interests include cultural mechanisms contributing to ADHD perceptions and identification. Additionally, Ashlyn is interested in taking a strength-based approach to understanding ADHD outcomes to reduce stigma within cultural minority groups’ conceptualizations of the disorder.

Grace is a third-year doctoral student in the Psychological Clinical Science Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is also a trainee at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) and a research assistant in the Bettering ADHD Outcomes research lab. Her research interests include investigating the relationship between social media platforms and ADHD, as well as how digital technology can be leveraged to improve ADHD screening accessibility. Grace’s additional interests include masking, self-esteem, internalizing comorbidities, and stigma. 

Sara is a first-year doctoral student in the Psychological Clinical Science Program at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She was previously a Research Data Analyst for the Stephen J. Sharp Center for Mental Health Innovation at Oregon Health & Science University. Sara is broadly interested in the cognitive, emotional, and temporal mechanisms that contribute to heterogeneity in adolescents and young adults with ADHD. Her related interests include academic functioning, comorbid internalizing symptomatology, and school transitions.

Julissa recently graduated with her undergraduate degree in Psychology, with a minor in Anthropology. She is now a master’s student in Educational Psychology. This is her first year as a research assistant in the Bettering ADHD Outcomes research lab. Her research interests focus on preschool-aged children, self-esteem, and motivation. Additionally, her research interests compare and contrast preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD and how it impacts their cognitive and behavioral responses in the classroom.

Lyla is a second year undergraduate student pursuing a BA Psychology degree with the hopes of double majoring in Social Work. As she continues to be a research assistant for the Bettering ADHD Outcomes research lab, her research interest horizons broaden from adults with developmental disabilities and psychotherapy to the correlation between ADHD care and families in Hawai’i.

Megan recently graduated with a BA in Psychology at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. As a new research assistant in the Bettering ADHD Outcomes Lab, she is broadly interested in researching access to mental health services in Hawai’i and how levels of access and stigma for ADHD treatment and diagnosis can differ within Hawai’i's diverse population.