Understanding adhd - a conversation with stephen hinshaw
Par : Howard Burton
Editeur : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.
Numéro de produit : 9781771700610
ISBN : 9781771700610
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This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley. Stephen Hinshaw is an expert in the fields of clinical child and adolescent psychology and developmental psychopathology, as well as stigma, preventive interventions and dehumanization related to mental illness. This extensive conversation examines the facts and misunderstandings surrounding ADHD, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, treatment, family responsibilities, the subtitles of medication, adult ADHD, gender, what's happening on an international level and finally the stigma of mental illness.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction,, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. On Genes and Explorers - Different perspectives
II. Brain Biology - Neurotransmitters and cortex investigations
III. Diagnosis and Treatment - Theory, practice and uncertainty
IV. Behaviour and Medication - Not so straightforward
V. Adults and Gender - More subtleties appear
VI. Stigma - The elephant in the room
VII. Public Policy - Unexpected consequences
VIII. Adderall for All? - Objective vs. subjective effects
IX. Global Perspectives - Getting a bigger picture
X. Towards A Better Future? - Reasons for pessimism and optimism
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series:
This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.