IGI Global New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD (Advances in Medical Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care (Amdtc))

It seems as though each day more children are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD causes challenges not only for the patient but also for their parents, siblings, teachers, and other significant people in their lives. They have an increased vulnerability to addiction and crime. Controversially, stimulants are the primary choice for treatment of ADHD in medical management, and the side effects of this long-term pharmacological management has raised many questions. Psychosocial management including parent training, behavior therapy, and educational inputs are also major components of treatment and should not be ignored. Thus, it is vital to explore the latest best practices for the diagnosis, assessment, and management of ADHD. New Developments in Diagnosing, Assessing, and Treating ADHD is a collection of research on innovations in the management of ADHD. While highlighting topics including adolescent care, neurological disorders, and mental health, this book is ideally designed for academicians, clinicians (especially psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and pediatricians), social workers, psychiatric nurses, rehabilitation centers, researchers, and students interested in the handling of this disorder and the long-term effects and social risk factors associated with treatment. About the Author Prof. Dr.Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan is an Academician and registered Clinical Psychologist who has closer to two decades work experience in mental health area. Currently she is working as Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Psychology , Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. She has received many awards for her academic excellence and contribution to mental health area and research. Her specialized services extended to clinical consultation and therapeutic remedies for the group including adults and children with mental illness in Prison and juvenile homes along with court related disputes.Research Area:Traumas and abuses, especially sexual abuse; childhood mental health issues, school mental health, forensic ,neuro psychological and mental health issues among convicted adult and juvenile offenders.