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Dr Pilar de Castro Manglano
Specialism in Psychiatry
“Every patient is unique, and care for both mind and body deserves a holistic, supportive and personalised clinical approach.”
The Behavioural Disorders and ADHD Unit at the Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital specialises in the assessment and treatment of persistent difficulties with behavioural regulation, attention and emotional management. Through a specialised clinical assessment, an individualised treatment plan is developed, tailored to each stage of life, with a particular focus on ADHD in adults and associated anxiety disorders.
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The unit treats patients who experience persistent difficulties with behaviour control, impulsivity, attention or emotional regulation, as well as clinical conditions related to anxiety or obsessive thinking.
These issues may manifest as disorganisation, difficulty sustaining attention, impulsivity, inner restlessness, repetitive behaviours or significant interference with personal, academic or work life.
In many cases, these difficulties are linked to conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder, which require a precise clinical assessment and a structured approach.
An assessment by a specialist team is recommended when difficulties with attention, impulsivity, organisation or emotional regulation persist over time, affect performance or cause significant distress.
In the case of ADHD in adults, symptoms have often gone unnoticed for years, manifesting as difficulties with concentration, disorganisation, emotional instability or a persistent feeling of being overwhelmed.
Similarly, anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder can significantly interfere with daily life, causing constant worry, repetitive behaviours or difficulty controlling intrusive thoughts.
A specialist assessment enables these conditions to be accurately identified and the most appropriate course of treatment to be determined.
The unit regularly assesses conditions that affect personal, academic or professional functioning:
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and adults•
Difficulties with attention, concentration and
organisation• Impulsivity or difficulty regulating behaviour•
Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, panic attacks)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Intrusive thoughts or
repetitive behaviours• Difficulties with
emotional regulation• Problems with academic or work performance associated with attention or behaviour
Each case is assessed on an individual basis, taking into account the patient’s medical history, personal circumstances and the functional impact of the symptoms.
Care begins with a specialist psychiatric consultation, which includes a detailed clinical examination, an analysis of the patient’s personal history, and an assessment of attentional, behavioural and emotional functioning.
This process enables us to identify the factors influencing the onset and persistence of symptoms and to establish an accurate clinical diagnosis.
Where necessary, the assessment may be supplemented by specific tests and collaboration with other mental health professionals.
Treatment is tailored to the individual following a comprehensive clinical assessment, taking into account the diagnosis, the progression of symptoms and the functional impact on daily life.
The approach integrates various therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s individual characteristics:
• Pharmacological treatment, prescribed where necessary, with gradual adjustment and
clinical monitoring• Psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at improving emotional regulation, anxiety management and
thought control• Specific strategies for managing ADHD, focusing on organisation, planning and improving attention•
Techniques aimed at addressing obsessive thinking and repetitive behaviours in obsessive-compulsive disorder
The aim of treatment is to improve attention span, promote behavioural control and emotional stability, and facilitate more adaptive and sustained functioning across different areas of life.
The Unit is made up of psychiatrists with experience in managing behavioural difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Their practice is underpinned by up-to-date protocols, coordination with other professionals and a clinical approach centred on understanding each individual case.
The care model prioritises a thorough assessment, taking the time needed to explain each diagnosis, and an individualised treatment plan.
Patients are involved in decision-making and receive structured follow-up, which allows treatment to be adjusted in line with their progress.
An expert assessment helps to understand the cause of the symptoms, confirm the diagnosis and draw up a treatment plan tailored to each individual case
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