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- Title
Principles for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Authors
Tonge, Bruce
- Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children is characterised by developmental excessive symptoms of inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity. This disrupts learning, socialisation and family life. The cause is a complex interaction of biopsychosocial factors. Comorbid mental health problems are common. General practitioners may detect the problem, but confirmation of the diagnosis requires a specialist psychiatrist or paediatrician. The child's general practitioner then has a vital role in ongoing care. The children need psychosocial interventions, but if these are ineffective drug treatment can be added. Psychostimulants (dexamphetamine and methylphenidate) are effective first-line drugs.
- Subjects
TREATMENT of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL model; METHYLPHENIDATE; MENTAL health; COMORBIDITY; PROBLEM solving
- Publication
Australian Prescriber, 2013, Vol 36, Issue 5, p162
- ISSN
0312-8008
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18773/austprescr.2013.064