Adults With ADHD Benefit From Cognitive—Behaviorally Oriented Group Rehabilitation

Abstract

Results suggest that cognitive-behavioral group rehabilitation can be suitable in treating adult ADHD.

Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for adult ADHD: A review

“…Other recent studies of group CBT formats for adult ADHD have yielded similar fi ndings; group participation was associated with improvements on measures of symptoms of adult ADHD, mood and anxiety, and functionality [26,27].…”

“…Outcome studies of psychosocial treatments for adult attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder Improved self-effi cacy and self-esteem compared with the control group The original CBT group had a high dropout rate Virta et al[27] Open study of CBT-oriented group ADHD-attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder; CBT-cognitive behavioral therapy; CRP-cognitive remediation program; DBT-dialectical behavior therapy; meds-medication;PFT-problem-focused therapy.…”

Evaluation of the efficacy and effectiveness of a structured disorder tailored psychotherapy in ADHD in adults: study protocol of a randomized controlled multicentre trial

“…Up to now, in contrast to psychopharmacological trials there are still fewer studies addressing the effects of nonmedical treatment in adult ADHD (Hesslinger et al 2002;Stevenson et al 2002;Safren et al 2005;Bramham et al 2009;Zylowska et al 2008;Solanto et al 2010;Virta et al 2008;Salakari et al 2010). All published treatment programmes have in common that they are specifically tailored to ADHD symptoms (including for example strategies to organize one's time) and patients' needs (''disorder tailored'' programmes).…”

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: translating research into practice

“…Mahoney and Arnkoff (1978) categorised CBTs in three main classes: cognitive restructuring, coping skills therapies and problem-solving therapies. All of these approaches have been taken into consideration in the last years as possible interventions for adult ADHD and have been incorporated in individual cognitive-behavioural therapy (Rostain and Ramsay 2006;Safren et al 2005Safren et al , 2010 and in group interventions (Hesslinger et al 2002;Philipsen et al 2010;Solanto et al 2008;Virta et al 2008). The results are promising, both in the improvement of core ADHD symptoms (as measured with self-ratings and/or independent evaluations) and in comorbid conditions, such as anxiety and depression (Emilsson et al 2011;Safren 2006).…”