| Title | Evidence-Based Psychosocial Treatments for Adult ADHD: A Review |
| Journal | Current Attention Disorder Reports |
| Date | 2009 |
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| Overview | Studies conducted on the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments on adults. |
| Abstract | The authors reviewed the published literature on psychosocial treatments for adult ADHD. Studies have been conducted to measure the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral approaches to ADHD. While medication helps, those with ADHD still do not have executive or organizational skills. This puts them a step behind the average person. The results show that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for emphasizing coping strategies for ADHD patients. |
| Notable Quote | “It is well established that most children with Attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) will continue to experience clinically significant problems in adulthood” (Ramsay, 2009, p. 85).
“However, although its symptoms emerge during childhood and early adolescence, impairments resulting from these symptoms can arise at any time in life insofar as persistent symptoms interfere with an individual’s ability to handle important life roles.” (Ramsay, 2009, p. 85) “Many clinic-referred individuals with ADHD may continue to struggle with the effects of comorbid emotional problems, recurrent difficulties implementing coping strategies, or ongoing struggles managing important life domains. Consequently, many adults with ADHD require adjunctive psychosocial treatment to address ongoing residual symptoms and functional impairments.” (Ramsay, 2009, p. 85) |
| Keywords | Psychosocial, ADHD, cognitive behavioral therapy, executive/organizational skills |
| Section / Program | ADD / ADHD |