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Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD
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Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD
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by Lenard Adler and Mari Florence
Sales Rank : 47572
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Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Putnam Adult May 4, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399153616
ASIN: B000NA1XUI
Product Dimensions:
9.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Product Review
a much-needed starting place for understanding what ADHD is in adults, and what can be done to treat adults -- Timothy E. Wilens, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and author of Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications in Kids
balanced and highly informativeyet conveyed with his extraordinary bedside manner Well done, Dr. Adler. -- Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., Research Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Well organized and comprehensive, this is sure to become a valuable resource. Highly recommended for all public libraries. -- Library Journal
Whether you are a professional or a lay person, this book will give you all you need to know. -- Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction, Delivered from Distraction, and CrazyBusy,
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
An important new book on an increasingly talked-about condition that affects more than 8 million American adults.
Contrary to popular belief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a kids' disorder. In fact, after depression, it is the most common psychiatric disorder, affecting more than 8 million American adults. With symptoms that include difficulty staying focused, paying attention, and getting things done, this chronic condition takes a toll on career achievement and personal relationships-but is treatable and manageable.
Dr. Lenard Adler, director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University Medical Center, presents the latest proven information on this widely misunderstood condition, revealing hidden warning signs, debunking common misconceptions, and offering information on getting an accurate diagnosis, along with treatment options that include cutting-edge medications and proven coping strategies.
Clear, concise, and filled with instructive stories of adults from various walks of life who have learned to manage their ADHD, Scattered Minds provides much-needed practical information for a growing number of adults who suspect or know they have problems staying focused and performing to their full potentia
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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