Case report – Effectiveness of pharmaceutical therapy with lisdexamfetamine, aripiprazole and additional guanfacine in combination with psychotherapy By Johanna Krause Summary A 20 year old male patient is described, who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 12 years with leading symptoms of inattention and impulsivity. Medication with long acting methylphenidate and D-amphetamine had…
Suggested readingBy J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Research Updates Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychosocial treatment that has been adapted for use with adults with ADHD. Numerous clinical outcome studies, including several randomized trials comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with active control treatments have yielded positive results, often in combination with ADHD medications. A common…
Suggested readingBy J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Research Updates For a long time, at least for this writer, knowledge about the relationship of ADHD and the military was based on a lot of hearsay, rumor, and second- and third-hand accounts. However, a recent peer-reviewed article provides data on estimated prevalence rates of ADHD in the…
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