Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis or normality?

Shah, P. J. and Morton, M. J. S. (2013) Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis or normality? British Journal of Psychiatry, 203(5), pp. 317-319. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.113.126474)

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Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults evokes extreme responses within British psychiatrists, because its diagnostic validity and pharmacological treatments are heavily contested. We propose a model that accommodates apparently divergent evidence, and provides a clinical framework for clinicians and patients, allowing safe, responsible and ethically balanced clinical practice.

Item Type:Articles (Editorial)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Morton, Dr Michael
Authors: Shah, P. J., and Morton, M. J. S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:British Journal of Psychiatry
Publisher:Royal College of Psychiatrists
ISSN:0007-1250
ISSN (Online):1472-1465

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