title: Description and Demonstration of CBT for ADHD in Adults.
abstract: ADHD in adulthood is a valid, prevalent, distressing, and interfering condition. Although medications help treat this disorder, there are often residual symptoms after medication treatment, and, for some patients, they are contraindicated. Compared to other disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders, there are few resources available for clinicians wishing to conduct cognitive-behavioral treatment for this problem. The present manuscript provides a description of our cognitive-behavioral approach to treat ADHD in adulthood, which we have developed and tested in our clinic (Safren, Otto, et al., 2005), and for which detailed therapist and client guides exist (Safren, Perlman, Sprich, & Otto, 2005; Safren, Sprich, Perlman, & Otto, 2005). To augment the description of treatment, the present article provides video component demonstrations of several core modules that highlight important aspects of this treatment. This description and the accompanying demonstrations are intended as a practical guide to assist therapists wishing to conduct such a treatment in the outpatient setting.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Sprich
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: Laura E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Knouse
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cooper-Vince
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burbridge
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: Steven A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Safren