| Title | Evaluation of Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults ADHD |
| Journal | Journal of Attention Disorders |
| Date | February 29th, 2008 |
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| Overview | Studies were conducted to measure effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with ADHD. |
| Abstract | Coaching can be an important aid in coping with ADHD at college. (i) It allows patients to be aware of procrastination, lack of concentration, ineffective self-regulation, poor planning, anxiety, social incompetence, and time management deficits and (ii) it demonstrates that students can be taught better independent academic organization and life skills management. The article uses a case study to show how the procedure works. This method provides the patient with a certain motivation to follow through. Coaching can help college students create long-term goals and establish an effective pattern for getting tasks done. |
| Notable Quote | “Thus, psychopharmacology is not entirely successful in treating ADHD symptoms in adulthood and adults may have greater need than children to access alternative treatments to help them learn strategies and skills for coping with functional impairments. ADHD adults recognize these problems as underachievement, organizational difficulties, poor problem solving, relationship difficulties, low mood, and poor self-esteem.” (Bramham, Yoyn, Bickerdike, Spain, McCartan, Xenitidis, 2008, p. 435) |
| Keywords | ADHD, cognitive behavioral therapy, group treatment |
| Section / Program | ADD / ADHD |