| Title | Psychotherapeutic Treatments for Adult ADHD |
| Journal | ADHD Across the Life Span: From Research to Clinical Practice—An Evidence-Based Understanding Note: Expanded Book Chapter |
| Date | 2005 |
| Authors |
Wilens J. Biederman |
| Overview | A review was performed of 26 cases using cognitive based therapy approach. |
| Abstract | The chapter reviews 26 cases that use the cognitive therapy approach in the treatment of ADHD for individuals of different ages with ADHD. Doctors believe that cognitive therapy can help patients identify their problems and use coaching to correct them. The results were that 69 percent of the patients were grouped as much or very much improved. While cognitive therapy research is limited, studies that have been done show promising results. |
| Notable Quote | "Therefore, the focus of the cognitive-behavioral approach is to identify cognitive distortions, challenge them with factual information and help the individual correct the misperception." (Biederman, 2005) |
| Keywords | ADHD, cognitive therapy, anxiety, depression |
| Section / Program | ADD / ADHD |