How ADD/ADHD Affects Life January 18, 2007

The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group
will have it's next presentation on:

January 18, 2007
Topic: HOW ADD AFFECTS LIFE:
Presenter: Israel Romano, PhD, clinical psychologist;
Director For Quality Control, Mental Health Service,
Health Insurance Plan of New York
Bio:
In recent years, psychiatry has come to understand mental health disorders as a result of a brain chemistry malfunction rooted in genetics. This “medical” approach has taken the place of the psychoanalytic approaches that were dominant in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

This presentation will compare these two different philosophies, discuss their relevance for ADD/ADHD treatment and introduce an integrative approach to the understanding and treating of adult ADD/ADHD.

The proposed integrated treatment is focused on symptoms’ reduction and resolving practical issues but also concerns itself with illuminating the impact of the ADD/ADHD on the patient’s feelings, thoughts and behavior.

Dr. Israel Romano is a clinical psychologist in privet practice with a specialty in treating adults with ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities. His private practice includes executive coaching and organizational consulting. He currently serves as a director for quality management for mental health services in a major health insurance company in New York City.

Dr. Romano holds a Bachelor degree in Sociology and Political Science from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, a Ph.D. degree in Clinical and School psychology from the Derner Institute in Adelphi University in Garden City New York and an Organizational Development Certificate from the White Institute in Manhattan.
Location: Congregation Ansche Chesed
251 West 100th St. NY. NY., 10025
Please Use The Entrance On 100th Street Between B'way & West End Ave.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Meeting Begins 7:00 PM
Meeting Concludes: 9:00 PM

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