Anna Price is a Research Associate in Child Health working on the Children and adolescents with ADHD in transition between children’s services and adult services (CATCh-uS) study at the University of Exeter Medical School. She is also studying for a PhD. Her current research focuses on service provision for young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her wider research interests focus on improvements that can enhance young people’s experience of education and health services.
ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Anna Price is a Research Associate in Child Health working on the Children and adolescents with ADHD in transition between children’s services and adult services (CATCh-uS) study at the University of Exeter Medical School. She is also studying for a PhD. Her current research focuses on service provision for young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her wider research interests focus on improvements that can enhance young people’s experience of education and health services.
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The experiences of healthcare transitions between child and adult services for young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a review of evidence
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. It affects around 5% of children, and can be a long term condition, with research showing that up to two thirds of young people with ADHD will continue to experience symptoms into adulthood. However, many young people with ongoing healthcare needs do not make the necessary transition from child to adult mental health services.
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Online ADHD service map aims to stop young people slipping through net
Researchers at the University of Exeter have released a map put together from the results of a national survey. The new map aims to help identify existing services and gaps in provision for young adults with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
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