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 servicesNew edition of an influential guide to treating ADHD beyond childhood which encompasses the recent growth in scientific knowledge of ADHD along with published treatment guidelinesChapter 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.

List of Figures, Tables and Boxes vii

About the Authors x

Foreword byMargaret Weiss xi

Foreword bySam Goldstein xviii

Preface xxi

Acknowledgements xxiii

I Background and Treatment 1

1 Introduction 3

2 Delivering the Young-Bramham Programme 21

II Core Symptom Modules 37

3 Attention Module 39

4 Memory Module 54

5 Organization and Time-Management Module 64

6 Impulsivity Module 91

III Comorbid and Associated Problem Modules 109

7 Problem-Solving Module 111

8 Interpersonal Relationships Module 129

9 Anxiety Module 153

10 Frustration and Anger Module 182

11 Low-Mood and Depression Module 203

12 Sleep Module 221

13 Substance Misuse Module 243

IV The Future Module 267

14 Preparing for the Future Module 269

References 285

Index 294