Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD [Hardcover]

Lenard Adler (Author), Mari Florence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2006

An important new book on an increasingly talked-about condition that affects more than 8 million American adults.

Contrary to popular belief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a kids' disorder. In fact, after depression, it is the most common psychiatric disorder, affecting more than 8 million American adults. With symptoms that include difficulty staying focused, paying attention, and getting things done, this chronic condition takes a toll on career achievement and personal relationships-but is treatable and manageable.

Dr. Lenard Adler, director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University Medical Center, presents the latest proven information on this widely misunderstood condition, revealing hidden warning signs, debunking common misconceptions, and offering information on getting an accurate diagnosis, along with treatment options that include cutting-edge medications and proven coping strategies.

Clear, concise, and filled with instructive stories of adults from various walks of life who have learned to manage their ADHD, Scattered Minds provides much-needed practical information for a growing number of adults who suspect or know they have problems staying focused and performing to their full potentia

Editorial Reviews

Review

... a much-needed starting place for understanding what ADHD is in adults, and what can be done to treat adults... -- Timothy E. Wilens, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and author of Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications in Kids

...balanced and highly informative...yet conveyed with his extraordinary bedside manner... Well done, Dr. Adler. -- Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., Research Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Well organized and comprehensive, this is sure to become a valuable resource. Highly recommended for all public libraries. -- Library Journal

Whether you are a professional or a lay person, this book will give you all you need to know. -- Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of Driven to Distraction, Delivered from Distraction, and CrazyBusy,

About the Author

Lenard Adler, M.D., is director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University, where he is also an associate professor of psychiatry and neurology. He has appeared on 60 Minutes and the Today show, as well as in The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, and elsewhere, discussing his treatment methods for adults with ADHD.

Mari Florence is a health writer who has cowritten books such as What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult (May 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399153616
• ISBN-13: 978-0399153617
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #614,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Somebody knows what they're talking about part 2, July 13, 2006

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Renee DeShane (Roseland, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD (Hardcover)

I bought this book at the same time I bought Delivered From Distraction. I read this book first because of it's focus on adults and medications which is what concerned me most. After my insurance company took away my name brand prescription, I began to take the generic which proved disastrous on many levels. Since that time I have struggled to find a medication that would be right for me and OK with my insurance company. Scattered Minds; Hope and Help... has given me all the information there is right now. I loaned this book to my doctor and we are working things out. Like the book says, "Just keep trying".That is what I am doing, only now, with more help than I've ever had before,thanks to this book.

31 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars unique and insightful look into adult ADHD, May 22, 2006

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Steven Sabin (N.Y., N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD (Hardcover)

DR. Lenard Adler has written a comprehensive book on adult ADHD.
Unlike other books on the subject DR. Adler does not give us a
"pop" psychological view of this disorder. He debunks commonn misconceptions of ADHD and offers up to date information regarding medications used to treat this disorder. I recommend
this book for those who have ADHD and want more than just a rah rah rah approach to their "Scattered Minds".

36 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Adult ADHD, June 5, 2006

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Alan R. Graham "PhD Psychologist/Coach" (Park Ridge, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD (Hardcover)

As a co-owner of the ADDvisor, we hosted a teleconference featuring Dr. Lenard Adler in May. Dr. Adler was a very engaging speaker and provided many valuable insights into adult ADHD.

Dr. Adler's new book, Scattered Minds, highlights both his knowledge about ADHD with writing that is both accessible and readable. This goes for professionals as well as the general public.

In understandable terms, Dr. Adler describes the neurobiology of ADHD, the co-existing conditions that often accompany ADHD, medications and complimentary treatments and alternative treatments.

'Scattered Minds' can be used as a reference for questions as they come up or can be read cover-to-cover. Either way, your book shelf will be more valuable as you collect your resources about ADHD.