Psychosocial treatments for ADHD in teens and adults: a practice-friendly review.
Although stimulant medication is a cornerstone of treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), numerous nonpharmacological treatments can be employed in combination with medication to assist in the lifelong management of the disorder. A multimodal treatment combining psychoeducation, medication, psychotherapy, compensatory behavioral/self-management skills, technological tools and devices, coaching, advocacy, and reasonable school or workplace accommodations is probably the most comprehensive and effective. This article describes a variety of psychosocial treatments that are commonly used for adolescents and adults suffering from ADHD.
Murphy
Kevin
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The Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, Northboro 01532, USA. drmurphy@adultadhdclinic.com
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005196:Family Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008388:Marital Therapy; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D014830:Vocational Guidance
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants