Medical Treatment of ADHD: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, Counselors, and Parents

This book provides practical and easily navigable information for primary care providers to provide excellent medical care for individuals with ADHD. It covers medication options, therapeutic modalities, and general health interventions, and offers resources and treatment strategies for ADHD and associated conditions.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 194 pages
\n Publication date: 21 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive and user-friendly book delves into the realm of understanding and delivering exceptional medical care to individuals with ADHD. While mental health professionals play a crucial role in treating ADHD, primary care providers such as family practitioners, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and school personnel also frequently encounter individuals with this condition. Drawing from clinical dialogues with patients and their families, this book offers concise, practical, and up-to-date information tailored to address the myriad of issues and concerns associated with ADHD. It encompasses a thorough exploration of treatment options, including a comprehensive review of medication options, their expected outcomes, and potential side effects. Additionally, it discusses other recommended treatments, encompassing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities and addressing less commonly considered but vital interventions in areas such as general health, sleep, diet, exercise, and school interventions. By delving into these aspects, readers gain a deep understanding of what ADHD entails, gain valuable insights from the literature to facilitate discussions with patients and their families about intervention's significance, and access a wealth of resources and options to implement the most effective treatment strategies for individuals with ADHD and the often co-occurring conditions.

\n Weight: 302g\n
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367494780\n \n