University Times

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) has opened one of the few centers in the area that offers a treatment program for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Some 8-10 percent of school-aged children and 4 percent of adults are estimated to have ADHD, a disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention and difficulty controlling overall behavior.

WPIC’s ADHD program offers comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment services, including cognitive behavioral therapy, medication evaluation and management, parent and adolescent negotiation skills, study and organizational skills and school and college preparation.

The program also provides opportunities to participate in research studies conducted at WPIC’s youth and family research program, as well as training for professionals treating individuals with ADHD.

The program is directed by Oscar G. Bukstein of the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine. Bukstein is certified in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, and is the medical director of the adolescent substance abuse treatment program at WPIC.

For more information, call 412/246-5268.