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A clinician's guide to ADHD

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Joseph Sadek. (Second edition) --Cham, Switzerland: Springer , c2014.
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The Clinicians Guide to ADHD combines the useful diagnostic and treatment approaches advocated in different guidelines with insights from other sources, including recent literature reviews and web resources. The aim is to provide clinicians with clear, concise, and reliable advice on how to approach this complex disorder. The guidelines referred to in compiling the book derive from authoritative sources in different regions of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europ…
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Sadek, Joseph
Responsibility
Joseph Sadek
Edition
Second edition
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xv, 118 pages)
ISBN
9783319023595 (electronic bk.)
9783319023588
Subjects (MeSH)
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - therapy
Psychological Tests
Subjects (LCSH)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Diagnosis
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Treatment
Notes
"The work was first published in 2013 by Dr. Joseph Sadek as online publication"--t.p. verso.
Abstract
The Clinicians Guide to ADHD combines the useful diagnostic and treatment approaches advocated in different guidelines with insights from other sources, including recent literature reviews and web resources. The aim is to provide clinicians with clear, concise, and reliable advice on how to approach this complex disorder. The guidelines referred to in compiling the book derive from authoritative sources in different regions of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. After introductory discussion of epidemiology and etiology, guidance is provided on diagnosis in different age groups, differential diagnosis, assessment for potential comorbidities, and the issue of ADHD and driving. Advice is then given on the appropriate use of pharmacological and psychosocial treatment, the management of adverse events, and follow-up. A series of relevant scales, questionnaires, and websites are also included.
Contents
Introduction -- History of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- Epidemiology and Etiology of ADHD -- Impairment in Patients with ADHD -- How to Diagnose ADHD in Children and Adolescents -- How to Diagnose ADHD in Adults -- Differential Diagnosis -- ADHD Comorbidities -- ADHD and Driving -- Pharmacological Management of ADHD -- Management of Adverse Events -- Psychosocial Treatment of ADHD -- Follow-up of Patients with ADHD -- Books for the Public -- List of Scales: Children -- List of Scales: Adults -- Snap Scale: Children -- Weiss Functional Impairment Scale: Adults -- Weiss Scale: Parent Reporting -- Weiss Scale: Self Report -- Sadek Personal Adversity Questionnaire: Adults -- Sadek Personality Difficulties Questionnaire: Adults -- Websites.
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Clinician's Guide to Adult ADHD Comorbidities : Case Studies

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Joseph Sadek. --Cham: Springer , 2017.
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The diagnosis and management of ADHD co-occurring with other disorders such as anxiety, depression and personality disorders remain major challenges for clinicians treating all age groups. This book guides clinicians through each step in the diagnosis and management of the comorbidities of adult ADHD on the basis of essential case studies describing psychiatric disorders that frequently occur with ADHD. Each case includes a diagnosis section and management section and is accompanied by question…
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Author
Sadek, Joseph
Responsibility
Joseph Sadek
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 87 pages) : 7 illus. in color
ISBN
9783319397948
9783319397924 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - complications
Comorbidity
Abstract
The diagnosis and management of ADHD co-occurring with other disorders such as anxiety, depression and personality disorders remain major challenges for clinicians treating all age groups. This book guides clinicians through each step in the diagnosis and management of the comorbidities of adult ADHD on the basis of essential case studies describing psychiatric disorders that frequently occur with ADHD. Each case includes a diagnosis section and management section and is accompanied by questions and answers concerning the most important aspects in diagnosing and managing both ADHD and the comorbid disorders. Drawn from actual clinical encounters, the case studies also feature ample current and valid references.
Contents
1. ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) -- 2. ADHD and Malingering -- 3. ADHD and Obesity -- 4. ADHD Comorbidities with Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide -- 5. ADHD and Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder -- 6. ADHD and Bipolar Disorder -- 7. ADHD and Anxiety Disorders -- Appendix A: Sadek ADHD Checklist (SAC)© -- Appendix B: Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v.1.1) -- Appendix C: Sadek ADHD Differential Diagnosis© -- Appendix D: Comorbid Problems That Can Complicate ADHD Evaluation and Management© -- Appendix E: Stimulant Medications -- Appendix F: ADHD Medication Adverse Effects and How to Manage Them -- Appendix G: Sadek Assessment Tool of Suicidality (SATS)©.
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Case Reports
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Clinician’s Guide to Psychopharmacology

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Joseph Sadek. --Cham: Springer , c2021.
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NEW Springer 2021
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This book employs a direct and clear approach to understanding the medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. A range of areas, such as prescription errors, dosage modification in renal and hepatic dysfunction, augmentation strategies in treatment resistant patients, and recent findings from various clinical trials are addressed. Given its clear, straightforward approach, the book will be a valuable guide for all clinicians working with patients with psychiatric illness.
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Author
Sadek, Joseph
Responsibility
Joseph Sadek
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2021
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxvi, 227 p.) : 15 illus., 12 illus. in color
ISBN
9783030607661
9783030607654 (Print ed.)
9783030607678 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Mental Disorders - drug therapy
Psychopharmacology
Psychotropic Drugs - therapeutic use
Specialty
Psychopharmacology
Abstract
This book employs a direct and clear approach to understanding the medications used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. A range of areas, such as prescription errors, dosage modification in renal and hepatic dysfunction, augmentation strategies in treatment resistant patients, and recent findings from various clinical trials are addressed. Given its clear, straightforward approach, the book will be a valuable guide for all clinicians working with patients with psychiatric illness.
Contents
1. General Pharmacology -- 2. Antidepressants -- 3. Electroconvulsive Therapy -- 4. Mood Stabilizers -- 5. Antipsychotics -- 6. ADHD Medications -- 7. Sedative Hypnotics -- 8. Drugs for Treatment of Cognitive Disorders -- 9. Opioid Analegiscs and Drugs for Alcohol Use Disorder.
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NEW Springer 2021
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