Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults

1 - Cover [Seite 1]
2 - Contents [Seite 6]
3 - Preface [Seite 8]
4 - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: An Overview [Seite 10]
4.1 - Abstract [Seite 10]
4.2 - History of the ADHD Concept [Seite 11]
4.3 - Utah Criteria [Seite 13]
4.4 - Other Common Comorbidities [Seite 16]
4.5 - Differential Diagnosis [Seite 17]
4.6 - Prevalence [Seite 18]
4.7 - Presumed Etiology [Seite 20]
4.8 - Treatment [Seite 23]
4.9 - Case Histories [Seite 26]
4.10 - Conclusion [Seite 34]
4.11 - References [Seite 35]
4.12 - Appendix A [Seite 37]
4.13 - Appendix B [Seite 38]
4.14 - Appendix C [Seite 41]
5 - Family and Twin Studies in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 47]
5.1 - Abstract [Seite 47]
5.2 - Twin Studies [Seite 48]
5.3 - Family Studies [Seite 55]
5.4 - Conclusions [Seite 61]
5.5 - References [Seite 61]
6 - Molecular Genetics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 67]
6.1 - Abstract [Seite 67]
6.2 - Linkage Analyses [Seite 70]
6.3 - Association Studies [Seite 72]
6.4 - Gene-Environment Interactions [Seite 78]
6.5 - Conclusions [Seite 79]
6.6 - References [Seite 79]
7 - Neurophysiology of Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 87]
7.1 - Abstract [Seite 87]
7.2 - Electrophysiology [Seite 87]
7.3 - Quantitative EEG (qEEG) [Seite 89]
7.4 - Event-Related Potentials [Seite 91]
7.5 - Conclusion [Seite 95]
7.6 - References [Seite 95]
8 - Brain Imaging in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 97]
8.1 - Abstract [Seite 97]
8.2 - Brain Structure in ADHD [Seite 98]
8.3 - Brain Function in ADHD [Seite 101]
8.4 - ADHD and Comorbid Disorders [Seite 107]
8.5 - Conclusions [Seite 107]
8.6 - References [Seite 108]
9 - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Prevalence [Seite 114]
9.1 - Abstract [Seite 114]
9.2 - Introduction [Seite 114]
9.3 - General Problems in the Assessment of ADHD in Adults [Seite 115]
9.4 - Multimodal Assessment and Diagnostic Process [Seite 119]
9.5 - Assessment Instruments [Seite 124]
9.6 - Prevalence [Seite 130]
9.7 - Summary and Perspectives [Seite 131]
9.8 - References [Seite 133]
10 - Comorbidity in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 135]
10.1 - Abstract [Seite 135]
10.2 - Diagnostic and Methodological Issues [Seite 136]
10.3 - Study Designs and Estimates of Comorbidity [Seite 137]
10.4 - Concurrent Comorbidity [Seite 139]
10.5 - Comorbidity in Adults with ADHD in the General Population [Seite 146]
10.6 - Factors Influencing Diagnostic Comorbidity [Seite 147]
10.7 - Prognostic Comorbidity of Childhood ADHD [Seite 147]
10.8 - Summary and Conclusions [Seite 149]
10.9 - Acknowledgement [Seite 150]
10.10 - References [Seite 150]
11 - Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Functional Impairment, Conduct Problems and Criminality [Seite 153]
11.1 - Abstract [Seite 153]
11.2 - Dysfunction in Activities of Daily Living [Seite 154]
11.3 - ADHD and Criminality [Seite 154]
11.4 - ADHD-Associated Antisociality and APD without ADHD [Seite 160]
11.5 - Conclusion [Seite 163]
11.6 - References [Seite 164]
12 - Psychotherapy in Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Seite 168]
12.1 - Abstract [Seite 168]
12.2 - Specific Approaches to Treatment [Seite 169]
12.3 - Previous Psychotherapy Studies [Seite 169]
12.4 - Classification of the Psychotherapeutic Concepts to Date and the Requirements Placed on a Disorder-Oriented Psychotherapy [Seite 172]
12.5 - The Freiburg Treatment Program as an Example of a Disorder-Oriented Therapy Concept with Several Therapy Modules [Seite 173]
12.6 - Conclusion [Seite 180]
12.7 - References [Seite 181]
13 - Psychopharmacological Treatmentof Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults [Seite 183]
13.1 - Abstract [Seite 183]
13.2 - Stimulants [Seite 185]
13.3 - Second-Line Agents [Seite 190]
13.4 - Conclusions [Seite 192]
13.5 - References [Seite 193]
14 - Author Index [Seite 196]
15 - Subject Index [Seite 197]
16 - Back cover [Seite 201]