ADHD / / James J. McGough

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910811706203321
• Autore: McGough James J.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 2014; ©2014
• ISBN: 0-19-939852-6; 0-19-939851-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (145 p.)
• Collana: Oxford American Psychiatry Library
• Disciplina: 618.928589
• Soggetti: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• 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 at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; ADHD; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Disclosure ; 1. Introduction; 2. Historical Perspectives; 3. Epidemiology and Burden; 4. Etiology and Neurobiology; 5. Diagnostic Criteria; 6. Assessment; 7. Treatment Planning: Children and Adolescents; 8. Treatment Planning: Adults; 9. Basic Pharmacology; 10. Clinical Medication Management; 11. Comorbidity; 12. Medication Controversies; 13. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This concise paperback summarizes basic and clinical sciences relevant to our understanding of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with a particular emphasis on history, etiology, phenomenology, neurobiology, assessment, and treatment. Written by an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and educator, the book ideally targets the learning needs of students, residents, and early-career practitioners, but also provides an updated overview with likely appeal for more experienced clinicians. The text is organized into succinct and well-referenced chapters. Critical informati