Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and hyperkinetic disorder

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, thedisorder is considered a major health problem. Despite a substantial increasein 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.

• ISBN: 978-0-19-957765-1
• Editorial: Oxford University
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 128
• Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés