Nursing Children and Young People with ADHD

<p>ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioural disorders in children and young people. It is a complex and contested condition with potential causes and treatments in biological psychological and social domains. This is the first comprehensive text for nurses and other health professionals in this field.</p><p><em>Nursing Children and Young People with ADHD</em> explores the evidence incorporating and expanding on the new NICE guidelines for practice in this area to provide an essential knowledge base for practice. The text covers: causes diagnosis co-morbidity user and carer perspectives assessment treatment and interventions (including those suitable for use in schools) prescribing and the legal background.</p><p>An invaluable text for pre-registration student nurses on mental health and children branches this will also be a useful reference work for post-registration nurses and health professionals seeking evidence-based recommendations for practice.</p>