Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for ADHD in Adolescents and Adults - 2nd Edition by Susan Young & Jessica Bramham (Paperback)

About the Book

Rev. ed. of: ADHD in adults / Susan Young, Jessica Bramham. 2007.

Book Synopsis

The first edition of this book introduced the Young-Bramham Programme, a pioneering approach to cognitive behavioural treatment for ADHD in adults, which was well-received by clinical and academic communities alike. Based on the latest findings in the field, the authors have expanded the second edition to incorporate treatment strategies not only for adults, but also for adolescents with ADHD.

• Updates the proven Young-Bramham Programme to be used not only with adults but also with adolescents, who are making the difficult transition from child to adult services
• New edition of an influential guide to treating ADHD beyond childhood which encompasses the recent growth in scientific knowledge of ADHD along with published treatment guidelines
• Chapter format provides a general introduction, a description of functional deficits, assessment methods, CBT solutions to the problem, and a template for group delivery

From the Back Cover

The first edition of this book introduced the Young-Bramham Programme, a pioneering approach to cognitive behavioural treatment for ADHD in adults, which was well-received by clinical and academic communities alike. Based on the latest findings in the field, the authors have expanded the second edition to incorporate treatment strategies not only for adults, but also for adolescents with ADHD.

The book begins with introductory and conceptual material, after which a series of treatment chapters present 'modules' for managing the core symptoms of attention, memory, organization and time-management, and impulsivity. Each module provides practical guidance and CBT techniques for adolescent and adult populations. Modules on comorbid and associated problems include material on problem-solving, interpersonal relationships, anxiety, frustration and anger, low mood and depression, sleep, substance misuse and preparing for the future. Each module provides a structured outline for group delivery and is supported by a companion website which provides downloadable materials for use by clients and therapists. Modules can be selected and combined to treat each client's individual problems.

Review Quotes

"What's nice about this resource is its potential to offer thoughtful and evidence based-psychological intervention, as recommended in current and future national documentation. It supports the person to be understood and viewed as a whole and not as a problem." (Journal of Mental Health, 1 January 2013)

About the Author

Susan Young is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and an Honorary Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist at Broadmoor Hospital. In 1994 Susan set up the clinical psychology service at the Maudsley Hospital National Adult ADHD service. She was a member of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ADHD Clinical Guideline Development Group, and is Vice-President of the UK Adult ADHD Network.

Jessica Bramham is a Lecturer in Clinical Neuropsychology in the School of Psychology, University College Dublin. She also leads the Adult ADHD Service at St Patrick's University Hospital Dublin. She previously co-ordinated the National Adult ADHD Service at the Maudsley Hospital in London and was a Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. Jessica is involved in researching cognitive functioning and the presentation of comorbid disorders in adults with ADHD.