ADHD Europe - European Mental Health Services Fail the AD/HD Test
In a newly published survey "Diagnosis and Treatment of AD/HD in Europe: Differences, problems and progress", ADHD Europe examined provision for the treatment and diagnosis of AD/HD in nineteen European countries.
The survey found provision for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) diagnosis and treatment in a state of crisis. As the demand for diagnosis increases, European mental health professionals still receive little or no specialised training in treating AD/HD which is a common lifelong mental health problem. This results in long waiting times for children, inadequate and inappropriate treatment.
Copies of the survey are available from the 21st May, 2009. Please contact ADHD-Europe, Avenskouter 13, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Rita Bollaert, Project Coordinator ritabollaert@adhdeurope.eu
ADHD –Europe website