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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438016803321

Autore

Asherson Philip <1960->

Titolo

Handbook for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults / / edited by UKAAN

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tarporley : , : Springer Healthcare Ltd. : , : Imprint : Springer Healthcare, , 2013

ISBN

1-908517-79-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (218 p.)

Disciplina

616.85

616.8589

Soggetti

Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology

Behavioral therapy

Medicine

Behavioral Therapy

Medicine/Public Health, general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Definition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults -- The scientific basis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults -- Diagnostic assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults -- Neuropsychological assessment -- Comorbid symptoms, syndromes, and disorders -- Pharmacological treatments -- Psychological treatments -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the criminal justice system -- Service provision for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a direct response to a severe treatment gap in recognising, treating and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Affecting 3–4% of the global population, ADHD has long been considered a pediatric psychiatric condition and continues to be overlooked in adults, who often go on to endure a lifetime of clinically significant impairments that affect work performance, social behavior,



and personal relationships. However, in the wake of the recognition of ADHD in adults in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (considered the absolute gold standard in psychiatry) and a greater number of pharmaceutical treatments being indicated for adults, this book will increase awareness of the condition and advocate expanding ADHD treatment across all age ranges. The book is especially relevant to psychiatrists, GPs, and specialist psychiatric nurses , while also a useful resource for patient societies and advocacy groups.