A practical, authoritative book on an increasingly talked-about condition that affects more than 8 million American adults.

Dr. Lenard Adler, director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University School of Medicine, presents the latest findings on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In Scattered Minds, he reveals hidden warning signs, debunks common misconceptions, and offers information on obtaining an accurate diagnosis, along with treatment options that include cutting-edge medications and proven coping strategies. Includes a screening quiz.

Editorial Reviews

... 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