Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults ( Key Issues in Mental Health )

Publication series ： Key Issues in Mental Health

Author： Retz W.; Klein R.G.  

Publisher： S. Karger AG‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9783805592383

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9783805592376

Subject： R749.99 Other psychiatric

Keyword： 神经病学与精神病学,医学遗传学,药学,神经病学,社会学

Language： ENG

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Description

Worldwide longitudinal studies performed since the 1970s have clearly shown that ADHD persists into adulthood. These findings have stimulated researchers to develop the therapeutic approaches for adult patients, especially in European countries where scientific and clinical interest in ADHD has increased. In this volume, leading experts from Europe and the United States present their long-term results in order to provide an overview of important aspects of ADHD across the lifespan. These results include epidemiology, neurobiology, psychopathology, longitudinal course, comorbidity and social impairment associated with ADHD. Topics include diagnostic problems and therapeutic options as well as molecular genetic studies. Further, morphological and functional imaging studies in adult ADHD are reviewed, as well as the very important issue of comorbidity.

Chapter

Cover

Contents

Preface

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: An Overview

Abstract

History of the ADHD Concept

Utah Criteria

Other Common Comorbidities

Differential Diagnosis

Prevalence

Presumed Etiology

Treatment

Case Histories

Conclusion

References

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Family and Twin Studies in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Twin Studies

Family Studies

Conclusions

References

Molecular Genetics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Linkage Analyses

Association Studies

Gene-Environment Interactions

Conclusions

References

Neurophysiology of Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Electrophysiology

Quantitative EEG (qEEG)

Event-Related Potentials

Conclusion

References

Brain Imaging in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Brain Structure in ADHD

Brain Function in ADHD

ADHD and Comorbid Disorders

Conclusions

References

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Prevalence

Abstract

Introduction

General Problems in the Assessment of ADHD in Adults

Multimodal Assessment and Diagnostic Process

Assessment Instruments

Prevalence

Summary and Perspectives

References

Comorbidity in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Diagnostic and Methodological Issues

Study Designs and Estimates of Comorbidity

Concurrent Comorbidity

Comorbidity in Adults with ADHD in the General Population

Factors Influencing Diagnostic Comorbidity

Prognostic Comorbidity of Childhood ADHD

Summary and Conclusions

Acknowledgement

References

Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Functional Impairment, Conduct Problems and Criminality

Abstract

Dysfunction in Activities of Daily Living

ADHD and Criminality

ADHD-Associated Antisociality and APD without ADHD

Conclusion

References

Psychotherapy in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Specific Approaches to Treatment

Previous Psychotherapy Studies

Classification of the Psychotherapeutic Concepts to Date and the Requirements Placed on a Disorder-Oriented Psychotherapy

The Freiburg Treatment Program as an Example of a Disorder-Oriented Therapy Concept with Several Therapy Modules

Conclusion

References

Psychopharmacological Treatmentof Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults

Abstract

Stimulants

Second-Line Agents

Conclusions

References

Author Index

Subject Index

Back cover

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