Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most frequent disorders within
child and adolescent psychiatry, with a prevalence of over 5%. Nosological systems, such as …

ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder presenting to child and adolescent
mental health, paediatric, and primary care services. Timely and effective interventions to …

Background Methylphenidate (MPH) is an efficacious treatment for ADHD but concerns have
been raised about potential adverse effects of extended treatment on growth. Objectives To …

Background Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) or transcranial direct
current stimulation (tDCS) could provide treatment alternatives to stimulant medication for …

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology is a comprehensive introduction to the field. It
covers theoretical and methodological foundations and examines the characteristics …

Background and aims: New therapeutic options such as lisdexamfetamine and guanfacine
have recently become available for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder …

Definition of terms is necessary to address the motion. First," psychostimulants" are defined
as methylphenidate and amphetamine, which inherently are short-acting drugs …

Long-term effectiveness studies for ADHD medications are complicated to design well, and
no single study design will capture the entire picture. Although randomized controlled trials …

Importance The use of evidence-based standardized outcome measures is increasingly
recognized as key to guiding clinical decision-making in mental health. Implementation of …

Background Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could be a side-effect-free
alternative to psychostimulants in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although …