The Effects of Medication in the Levels of Functioning in Psychotic Patients in the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica (DAFNI). Poster presentation at the XIII Congress of Psychiatry, Cairo, 10-15/09/2005, Egypt. It is widely accepted that psychotic disorders affect seriously the quality of life. The levels of functioning of psychiatric patients is one of the diagnostic Διαβάστε Περισσότερα
The multi – level approach in the diagnosis of ADHD. Oral presentation within the symposium entitled “The multi-level approach in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)” at the 27th International School of Psychology Association Colloquium, Athens. The diagnosis of ADHD is recognised as an important step towards effective treatment. This Διαβάστε Περισσότερα
Parental perceptions about ADHD: Do they help school psychologists? Oral presentation at the 27th International School of Psychology Association Colloquium, Athens. ADHD is the most common developmental disorder among school chilren. The disorder is usually caused by neurological abnormalities, although its course and outcome are significantly influenced by social perceptions regarding its symptoms. Early diagnosis Διαβάστε Περισσότερα
Self-esteem in children with ADHD. Poster presentation at the 27th International School of Psychology Association Colloquium, Athens. Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) constitutes one of the most common developmental disorders in childhood. Previous research demonstrates that children with AD/HD often encounter learning disabilities, difficulties in social functioning and low self esteem (Faraone at al, Διαβάστε Περισσότερα
Case study: A six-year-old boy with AD/HD. Oral presentation within the symposium entitled “Deficiencies of the current classification systems of mental disorders: The case of Attetion Deficit / Hyperactinity Disorder (AD/HD)” at the 1st Interational Conference of the Psychological Society of Northern Greece, Thessaloniki, Greece. Book of Abstracts, p. 197. According to the current diagnostic Διαβάστε Περισσότερα