title: [Feasibility and effectiveness of mindfulness training in adults with ADHD: a pilot study].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that often continues into adulthood. Stimulant medication is the common treatment for ADHD. However, there is a need for psychosocial interventions in addition to medication.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To conduct a pilot study which examines the feasibility and effectiveness of mindfulness training for adults with ADHD.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eleven adults with ADHD participated in a mindfulness training scheme lasting 10 weeks. ADHD symptoms, anxiety and depressive symptoms, quality of life, mindfulness skills and attentional tasks were measured before and after the period of mindfulness training.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nine participants completed the mindfulness training and were satisfied with the training. Eight of these reported improvement in their ADHD symptoms. For all participants, their quality of life, awareness of their actions and executive control had also improved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Mindfulness is a feasible treatment strategy for adults with ADHD and seems to have a positive effect on ADHD symptoms and executive control.
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authors: Hepark
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authors: Speckens
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D064866:Mindfulness / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult