Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan: Review of Literature on Cognitive Behavior Therapy

The paper reviews the literature on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) across the lifespan. CBT has shown mixed results for children with ADHD. There is a dearth of literature on CBT for adolescents with ADHD with only a few available studies suggesting its usefulness. CBT, however, has proven to be...

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Published in:Current developmental disorders reports 2016-03, Vol.3 (1), p.7-14
Main Authors: Mongia, Monica, Hechtman, Lily
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
ADHD (P Robaey
Adults
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Behavior
Behavior modification
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child development
Children & youth
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive therapy
Comorbidity
Coping
Families & family life
Family Medicine
General Practice
Hyperactivity
Intervention
Medicine & Public Health
Mindfulness
Parents & parenting
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Section Editor
Self esteem
Skill development
Skills
Teachers
Teenagers
Topical Collection on ADHD
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Summary:The paper reviews the literature on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) across the lifespan. CBT has shown mixed results for children with ADHD. There is a dearth of literature on CBT for adolescents with ADHD with only a few available studies suggesting its usefulness. CBT, however, has proven to be most promising for adults with ADHD. Newer studies have used recent diagnostic classification, randomization, blind assessments, robust statistical analysis procedures, and longer term follow-ups with booster sessions along with weekly coaching/mentoring. CBT is a promising adjunct to medication as it addresses many of the functional deficits of individuals with ADHD, which medication alone does not correct. Some maintenance of treatment gains for 6–12 months has been demonstrated in recent studies.
ISSN:2196-2987
2196-2987
DOI:10.1007/s40474-016-0072-z