Product Description

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that afflicts anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the adult population (roughly 8-10 million Americans). Among several therapeutic treatment approaches available as a supplement or alternative to medication, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as the most successful and has the strongest current evidence base of support, while integrative treatment programs that combine CBT and prescription drugs have shown even more promise. In this volume, Ramsay and Rostain provide an overview of symptoms, assessment and diagnosis issues for adult ADHD. Utilizing research, case examples, and a combined biological and psychosocial treatment approach, the authors discuss the many complicated factors that go into treatment, relapse prevention, and long-term management of adult ADHD, including particular focus on comorbidity and medication issues.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #146131 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 252 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780415955010
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Review

"A valuable guide for clinicians working with adults who experience the various types of ADHD. Here is a wealth of useful information about etiology, diagnosis, and comorbidity as well as treatment, presented in no-frills prose and interspersed with informative case examples. One gets a clear sense of authorial wisdom and competence—of clinicians who have helped lots of patients bring order to their chaotic lives." - Robert K. A., PsycCritiques

"Ramsay and Rostain rise to the occasion by providing a comprehensive guide for clinicians based on their research-based, multi-modal approach of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy used in the University of Pennsylvania Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program. The authors present the CBT Case Conceptualization model in a clear and concise format, going beyond the basic framework of the model and introducing readers to the specifics of using the model with adult ADHD patients. With the appreciation that effective and appropriate treatment is correlated with research, Ramsay and Rostain devote an entire chapter to presenting research for CBT and pharmacotherapy for adult ADHD. [They] have achieved their goal of providing a user-friendly, comprehensive guide that is valuable for not only practicing clinicians, but a must for graduate and medical students’ resource collection." - Joy C. Jansen, Journal of Attention Disorders

About the Author

J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He serves as the Associate Director of Penn’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, with a particular expertise in psychosocial treatments for adults with ADHD. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders, has recently been nominated to be a member of the professional advisory board for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, and is a staff writer for Focus Magazine (ADDA’s publication).

Anthony L. Rostain, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and is Director of Education for the Department of Psychiatry, which includes oversight of the medical student and residency programs. He is the Director of Penn’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, which he co-founded with Dr. Ramsay in 1999. Dr. Rostain is on the editorial board of the Journal of Attention Disorders, is widely published, is repeatedly listed in the Top Doctors list for Philadelphia.

Customer Reviews

Should be part of every ADHD therapist's toolbox
Psychologist Russell Ramsay and psychiatrist Anthony Rostain have written a remarkably helpful book. I recommended it highly for any professional treating ADHD and any mental healthcare consumer who wants to know what constitutes effective therapy for ADHD. Moreover, it's well-written and highly practical.

As a support-group leader for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and the partners of adults with ADHD, I've seen how many people go astray when trying to find therapy for Adult ADHD. They often assume that therapy is therapy, and it doesn't matter if the clinician doesn't understand ADHD. But it does matter. It matters a lot. That's why I am so grateful to skilled clinicians like the University of Pennsylvania's Ramsay and Rostain for sharing their model.

Unless a therapist understands the unique nature of ADHD and has solid skills in helping the person understand their own neurobiology and develop effective strategies, therapy can go nowhere fast. It can even make things worse.

ADHD symptoms might be misattributed to many other factors, such as a dysfunctional childhood, for example. In such cases, the person ends up spending months (years?) talking about their dysfunctional childhood--all the while feeling even less empowered and more hopeless.

This book helps to empower clinician and patient alike, and it also helps the clinician to know where medication ends and therapy begins for ADHD.

Finally, it's extremely important to know that CBT requires a special focus when applied to ADHD, as described by the authors. Traditional CBT alone is not enough and can sometimes do more harm than good.

Gina Pera

Very helpful in generating ideas for treatment
This book was easy to read and extremely helpful in generating ideas for treatment of ADHD clients, even those who may not be able to afford medication. After reading this book, I was better able to develop a treatment plan with my client and since then, he has found ways to manage his disorder. I think that this book is even a good "refresher" on CBT that can be applied to so many different situations. VERY HELPFUL - Thank you for the work!

C-B Therapy for Adult ADHD
Excellent resource for mental health professionals. Suspect it is not as "user friendly" for patients. Well written with good ADHD strategies.
Research is interesting but I wish it even more directed toward specific techniques. Case studies and examples are excellent.