Adult ADHD: Questioning Diagnosis and Treatment in a Patient with Multiple Psychiatric Comorbidities
Joint Authors
Samaan, Zainab
Chu, Robert Karoly
Rosic, Tea
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-06-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a contentious diagnostic issue, which has been increasing in prevalence in recent years, and is often comorbid with other psychiatric disorders.
This report presents a detailed account of a clinical case involving a middle-aged man with a history of recurrent depressive episodes and an unsubstantiated diagnosis of ADHD, treated with stimulants.
There is persistent debate around the use of psychostimulants both in adult ADHD and in the treatment of depression.
Despite promising activating properties, psychostimulants carry significant risks of misuse and substance use disorder.
In this report, we consider the potential benefits and adverse effects of stimulants in the treatment of adult ADHD and mood disorders and review the learning points of this complicated, but not uncommon, clinical case.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chu, Robert Karoly& Rosic, Tea& Samaan, Zainab. 2017. Adult ADHD: Questioning Diagnosis and Treatment in a Patient with Multiple Psychiatric Comorbidities. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149556
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chu, Robert Karoly…[et al.]. Adult ADHD: Questioning Diagnosis and Treatment in a Patient with Multiple Psychiatric Comorbidities. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149556
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chu, Robert Karoly& Rosic, Tea& Samaan, Zainab. Adult ADHD: Questioning Diagnosis and Treatment in a Patient with Multiple Psychiatric Comorbidities. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149556
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149556