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This is not just another book on ADHD. This book tells the side of the story most of us are otherwise unlikely to hear. ADHD has become a clinical phenomenon, a modern-day epidemic of incredible proportions, unlike any we have seen before. It has swept over us like a tidal wave. "The Other Side of ADHD" brings into sharp focus some of the controversial aspects of ADHD that help maintain its status as the most hotly debated subject in children's mental health. The book draws together the many issues that ADHD raises, clinically, socially, philosophically, ethically and politically. The result is a challenge that goes far beyond this diagnostic label, and reaches into just about every aspect o...
Explores severe feeding problems in children. Essential for GPs and paediatric psychiatrists, therapists, paediatric nurses, health visitors and allied health professionals.
The Science of ADHD addresses the scientific status of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in an informed and accessible way, without recourse to emotional or biased viewpoints. The author utilises the very latest studies to present a reasoned account of ADHD and its treatment. Provides an up-to-date account of the neuroscience of ADHD, and the limitations of such research Addresses the scientific status of ADHD from an objective and evidence-based standpoint without recourse to emotional and uninformed argument Describes and discusses the ever increasing scientific evidence As a parent of a child with ADHD, the author has first-hand experience of the subject matter, and a unique understanding of the information parents require on the subject
Comprehensive concise and easily accessible this is the first health economics dictionary of its kind and is an essential reference tool for everyone involved or interested in healthcare. The modern terminology of health economics and relevant terms used by economists working in the fields of epidemiology public health decision management and policy studies are all clearly explained. Combined with hundreds of key terms the skilful use of examples figures tables and a simple cross-referencing system between definitions allows the often complex language of health economics to be demystified.
Chapters include: - breastfeeding and human milk - formula feeding - preterm and low birthweight babies - weaning - vegetarian and other restricted types of diet - vitamins - gastrointestinal disorders - non-enteric disorders - topical nutritional issues [from table of contents].
Serves as a contribution to the development which safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children who have illness fabricated or induced (FII), previously known as 'Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy'. This book supports national guidance on FII and is suitable for all health, social care and education professionals and the Police.
Ordinary doctors and nurses on hospital wards often lack a basic text on nutritional care. This guide aims to remedy this, by covering all aspects of clinical nutrition, for both adult and child patients. It provides examples of the practical management of procedures in various clinical situations.
This book presents current research evidence on mental health and employment never previously gathered together. It challenges the assumption that people who use mental health services are unable to work.
Guides the reader towards the correct procedures when alerted to a child abuse or neglect case, and provides practical 'what to do and why' advice.
A unique source of material suitable for all practitioners, this title provides detailed descriptions of common cases seen in specialist CAMHS including depression, learning disabilities, Asperger's syndrome and anorexia.