AttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Hyperkinetic Disorder - Oxford Psychiatry Library Author:Tobias Banaschewski, David Coghill, Marina Danckaerts, Manfred Döpfner, Luis Rohde, Joseph A. Sergeant, Edmund J.S. Sonuga-Barke, Eric Taylor, Alessandro Zuddas Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. The core ADHD symptoms are pervasive and impairing inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Due to its significant prevalence during the lifespan and associated impairments, the disorder is considered a major heal... more »th problem.
Despite a substantial increase in clinical and research interest in ADHD in recent years, there is a relative lack of practical handbooks and handy reference texts on the assessment and management of patients with this condition.
Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library, this pocketbook provides a user-friendly introduction to the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD.« less