Lecture 16 - Is ADHD really a mental health disorder – 2?

Question 1

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Describe some treatments for ADHD.

Answer 1

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See purple writing on page 1 of G doc notes.

Question 2

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Describe some non-pharmaceutical treatments fro ADHD.

Answer 2

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See orange writing on page 2 of G doc notes.

Question 3

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Describe the Multimodal Treatment of Children With ADHD (MTA).

Answer 3

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See green writing on page 2 of G doc notes.

Question 4

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Read red wiring on page 3 of G doc notes.

Answer 4

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Question 5

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Read blue writing on page 4 of G doc notes.

Answer 5

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Question 6

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Read pink writing on page 4+5 of G doc notes. (is there a bias to the biomedical view?)

Answer 6

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Question 7

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Is there an overuse of Ritalin for treating ADHD?

Answer 7

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See pink wiring on page 4 of G doc notes.

Question 8

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Describe the prognosis of ADHD.

Answer 8

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See blue writing on page 5 of G doc notes.

Question 9

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Key points:

• Special considerations for childhood disorders
• Description/diagnosis
• Aetiology
• Treatment options
• Use of stimulant drugs – mechanisms, pros and cons
• ADHD as a dopaminergic disorder
• Myths and controversies

Answer 9

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