
Understanding ADHD - A Conversation with Stephen Hinshaw
By Howard BurtonLength1h 58m
About this audiobook
This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Stephen Hinshaw, Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley. Stephen Hinshaw is an expert in the fields of clinical child and adolescent psychology and developmental psychopathology, as well as stigma, preventive interventions and dehumanization related to mental illness. This extensive conversation examines the facts and misunderstandings surrounding ADHD, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, treatment, family responsibilities, the subtitles of medication, adult ADHD, gender, what's happening on an international level and finally the stigma of mental illness.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction,, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. On Genes and Explorers - Different perspectives
II. Brain Biology - Neurotransmitters and cortex investigations
III. Diagnosis and Treatment - Theory, practice and uncertainty
IV. Behaviour and Medication - Not so straightforward
V. Adults and Gender - More subtleties appear
VI. Stigma - The elephant in the room
VII. Public Policy - Unexpected consequences
VIII. Adderall for All? - Objective vs. subjective effects
IX. Global Perspectives - Getting a bigger picture
X. Towards A Better Future? - Reasons for pessimism and optimism
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations Series:
This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers, including 3 Nobel Laureates, but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help, Psychology
Length1 hr 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Contents
14Questions for Discussion:
2A Note on the Text
15VI. Stigma
3Introduction
16Questions for Discussion:
4The Conversation
17VII. Public Policy
5I. On Genes and Explorers
18Questions for Discussion:
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6Questions for Discussion:
19VIII. Adderall for All?
7II. Brain Biology
20Questions for Discussion:
8Questions for Discussion:
21IX. Global Perspectives
9III. Diagnosis and Treatment
22Questions for Discussion:
10Questions for Discussion:
23X. Towards A Better Future?
11IV. Behaviour and Medication
24Questions for Discussion:
12Questions for Discussion:
25Continuing the Conversation
13V. Adults and Gender
