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ADHD in Adults - A Psychological Guide to Practice
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Dr Susan Young is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London. She is a Chartered Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, and a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Dr Young has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London and a PhD from King's College London, University of London. She has many years experience working at the renowned Maudsley Hospital in the UK where she developed and set up the neuropsychology service for the UK's first National Adult ADHD service. Dr Young has extensive experience in the assessment and psychological treatment of young people and adults with ADHD, both males and females. She has published widely on the subject, in particular on epidemiology, neuropsychological functioning, comorbidity and psychological treatment.

Dr Jessica Bramham is a Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry and an MA from Cambridge University. She is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist. Dr Bramham was Dr Young's Successor at the Adult ADHD Service at the Maudsley Hospital and is currently lead Clinical Psychologist for the service. She has been involved in expanding service in order to meet the growing needs of the adult ADHD population in the UK. Neuropsychological assessment is a particular interest of Dr Bramham. She is involved in researching cognitive functioning in adulthood ADHD, the implementation and evaluation of group and individual psychological interventions.

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List of Figures and Tables.

Abut the Authors.

Foreword By Sam Goldstein.

Forward by Margaret Weiss and Candice Murray.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

PART I: BACKGROUND< ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT.

Chapter 1. Introduction.

Chapter 2. Assessment of ADHD in Adults.

Chapter 3. Treatment of ADHD.

PART II: CORE SYMPTOMS.

Chapter 4. Inattention and Memory Problems.

Chapter 5. Time Management.

Chapter 6. Problem-solving.

Chapter 7. Impulsivity.

PART III: COMORBID AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS.

Chapter 8. Social Relationship .

Chapter 9. Anxiety.

Chapter 10. Frustration and Anger.

Chapter 11. Low Mood and Depression.

Chapter 12. Sleep Problems.

Chapter 13. Substance Misuse.

PART IV: THE FUTURE.

Chapter 14. Preparing for the Future.

References.

Index.

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"Written by experienced practitioners in the fieldâ?¦" (Human Givens, January 2007)

â??â?¦recommended as a clear, upbeat, and positive set of modules for the psychological treatment of people suffering from a defined disorder.â?? (Journal Of Mental Health, June 2007)

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