ADHD
Friday's Progress Notes - January 17, 2007
Mental Health Information - Vol. 11 Issue 1
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CONTENTS
1. ADHD guidelines for clinical care
2. ADHD pharmacotherapy
3. ADHD, divorce, and parental disagreement about treatment
4. Psychosocial treatment for youth with ADHD
5. Helping kids adjust to school
6. Behavioral assessments and interventions in school
7. Treatment of ADHD in adults
8. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
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1. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Guidelines for Clinical Care
Most patients will present to their primary care provider, generally with concerns about school performance and/or behavioral problems.
http://cme.med.umich.edu/pdf/guideline/adhd05.pdf
2. CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
ADHD Pharmacotherapy: Prescribe with Safety in Mind and Monitor Results with Vigilance
The authors discuss the findings of the 2006 FDA hearings regarding adverse events associated with medications used to treat ADHD.
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=391985
3. PEDIATRICS
ADHD, Divorce, and Parental Disagreement About Diagnosis and Treatment
This challenging case study reflects the double jeopardy experienced by a child with both ADHD and divorced parents.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/107/4/S1/867.pdf
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4. CHADD
Psychosocial Treatment for Children and Adolescents with AD/HD
Psychosocial treatment is a critical part of treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents.
5. CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
Helping Patients "Fit In" at School
That first day of school: an exciting occasion for many children but, regrettably, a time of dread for some students.
6. BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW
Suspending Disbelief: Moving Beyond Punishment to Promote Effective Interventions for Children with Mental or Emotional Disorders
Properly used behavioral assessments and interventions can give students a far greater chance of succeeding in school.
http://www.bazelon.org/issues/children/publications/suspending/suspendingdisbelief.pdf
7. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Adult with ADHD? Try Medication + Psychotherapy
This approach works 'top down' on negative thinking and 'bottom up' on ADHD core symptoms. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=3832&UID=109438
8. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
In Session with Judith S. Beck, PhD: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
CBT is collaborative, structured, and goal-oriented.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=332
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