Newly Formed Neuroscience Advisory Council Emphasizes Need to Better Recognize/Diagnose Adult ADHD.Releases Statement on Urgent and Pressing Educational Needs for Practitioners JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Adult ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or is too often misunderstood mis·un·der·stood v. Past tense and past participle of misunderstand. adj. 1. Incorrectly understood or interpreted. 2. and under-recognized by practitioners resulting in significantly poorer quality of life and treatment outcomes for patients; and is often masked by other comorbid conditions, making recognition and diagnosis even more difficult. "Unidentified ADHD is a missed opportunity to succeed in life, in marriage or in work. I see the clear need for early and accurate identification of ADHD in all clinical settings. This is an urgent, pressing and immediate need," states Dr. David Scheiderer, a prominent psychiatrist in Virginia and a member of the newly formed Neuroscience neu·ro·sci·ence n. Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system. neuroscience the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system. Advisory Council (NAC See network access control. ). The exact prevalence of ADHD in adults is not well documented, but with ADHD symptom prevalence rates of 60-70% into adult years, affected populations are estimated in the millions. Results from a national survey, however, showed only half of all individuals affected by ADHD are initiating contact with healthcare professionals. "Response rates to therapy are likely to decrease if significant comorbid conditions are not considered and confronted. To improve treatment outcomes, clinicians need to recognize ADHD as a lifespan disorder and proactively screen for comorbidities," states Dr. David Scheiderer. The Neuroscience Advisory Council is a think tank developed by MJ Consulting Group (MJ), a strategic medical communications consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . NAC's goal is to provide insight and practical know-how into the latest clinical advances in addition to identifying key educational gaps and needs for neuroscience and mental health professionals. "The experience and proficiency of the NAC members enables us to provide a unique vision and strategic expertise in developing, delivering and managing evidence-based learning initiatives," said MJ's Chief Strategic Officer, Dr. Saundra Jain. "As a group, the Council brings a wealth of medical insight that is second to none and supports MJ's mission to deliver clearly defined communications services and solutions aimed to improve the knowledge, skills and clinical competence of healthcare providers in the area of neuroscience and mental health." Esteemed members of the NAC include: Vivien K Burt, MD, PhD, W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, Rakesh Jain Dr. Rakesh K. Jain is the Andrew Werk Cook Professor of Tumor Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jain primarily researches tumor pathophysiology. , MD, MPH, Gerald A. Maguire, MD, DFAPA DFAPA Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association , Vladimir Maletic, MD, J. Sloan Manning, MD, David J David J. Haskins (b. April 24, 1957, in Northampton, England) is a British alternative rock musician. He was the bassist for the seminal gothic rock band Bauhaus. Life and work . Scheiderer, MD, MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration , FAPA FAPA Formosan Association for Public Affairs FAPA Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association FAPA Florida Academy of Physician Assistants FAPA Florida Association of Property Appraisers FAPA Family Abuse Protection Act FAPA First Air Pilots Association and Glenn J. Treisman MD, PhD. About MJ Consulting Group, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control : MJ collaborates with academic centers of excellence, non-profit associations and medical education companies dedicated to advancing medical education. While reinforcing a collaborative approach, MJ's goal is to raise awareness of and foster dialogue about solutions to address educational gaps and needs among healthcare providers. MJ Consulting Group identifies, develops and manages collaborative relationships with established organizations, educational partners and channels to develop communication strategies designed to address key educational gaps and needs among healthcare providers. As a facilitator in the medical education industry, its mission is to deliver clearly defined communications strategies aimed to improve the knowledge, skills and clinical behavior of healthcare providers through proven health education models thus impacting patient care and outcomes. About the Neuroscience Advisory Council: Members of the MJ Neuroscience Advisory Council (NAC) impart insight and expertise on neuroscience clinical advances, education, patient care and outcomes. They provide recommendations for integrating such information into educational initiatives that address gaps in current knowledge and practice, focusing on the needs of mental health professionals to positively impact clinical knowledge, competence and outcomes. For additional information on MJ or MJNAC, please visit www.mjconsultinggroup.com. |
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