Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)
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‘Neurodevelopmental Disorders’ – Foreword from Guest Editor Dr Mark Lovell
This edition of The Bridge concentrates on Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Research, particularly on treatments in children within the neurodevelopmental arenas is limited and in many ways behind general mental health research for children or adults.
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Routine screening is needed to identify language problems in children with ADHD
In 2017, Emma Sciberras and colleagues conducted a Research Review for the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry to rigorously analyse how common are language problems in children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Here, the researchers discuss their main findings and explain why they consider that a screen for language function would be a valuable addition to current ADHD assessments.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 59, Issue 10, October 2018
“Troubled trajectories – new insights on risk pathways and developmental phenotypes of ADHD and externalizing problems” by S. Alexandra Burt, Jeffrey M. Halperin & Albertine J. Oldehinkel
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A cognitive neuroscience review of the aetiology of ADHD
A simple neurological explanation has yet to identify an aetiology and pathogenesis of the disorder. However, advancements in imaging techniques should help to give a more detailed understanding of the brain regions that are different to those without ADHD.
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Depression is highly prevalent but under-reported in children with ADHD
Researchers at Cardiff University have investigated whether the symptoms of depression observed in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ from those reported in the general population.
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A cup half full or half empty? A reflection on 15 years working with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the UK
“It has been 15 years now that I have been working within the field of specialist diagnosis and behavioural management of individuals with FASD. At this point in my journey, as well as the journey of FASD diagnostic services in the UK, it felt like a good time to step sideways and reflect on how far we had come and where we still have yet to go.”
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ACAMH Board Member elected Fellow of the prestigious British Academy
Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke is one of four UK psychologists among 76 distinguished scientists and scholars to be elected to the fellowship in recognition of his work on ADHD and related neurodevelopmental disorders. He is an ACAMH Board Member and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Just one of the challenges for paediatricians
Before getting involved with ACAMH Max said he was wary of joining a “talking shop” but saw immediately that the organisation was active in engaging the broader mental health community.
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From punk rock to academic heavyweight
While at university Edmund became fascinated by behaviourist approaches to psychology which bring together philosophy, methodology and psychological theory.
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How does 22q11.2 deletion syndrome impact on sleep and mental health?
Anne Lawlor, Co-Founder and Chairperson of 22q11 Ireland, guest blogs on the impact of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome on sleep and mental health.
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