Book description
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
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.
