title: Evaluation of group cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  A brief cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group intervention was designed to treat comorbid anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and self-efficacy in adults with ADHD. It was hypothesised that participants would gain knowledge about ADHD, experience a reduction in comorbid symptoms, and benefit from the supportive aspect of group treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants in the study formed a CBT treatment group that attended six workshops and a waiting list control group. The intervention was evaluated with measures assessing knowledge about ADHD, psychological symptoms, and support received. The groups were compared using repeated measures ANOVAs.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The CBT group had significantly greater improvement on measures of knowledge about ADHD, self-efficacy, and self-esteem than the control group. Participants' evaluations of the sessions suggested that sharing personal experiences with other adults with ADHD was an important aspect of the intervention.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Brief CBT group treatments may be an acceptable and cost-effective intervention for adults with ADHD.
authors.affiliation: School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. jessica.bramham@ucd.ie
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bramham
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bickerdike
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spain
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McCartan
authors.forename: Kiriakos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Xenitidis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004493:Education; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D020377:Self Efficacy; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants