Before stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy.

ADHD family therapy can involve attending therapy together with your child or separate parent sessions, depending on the age and needs of your child. This is because younger children may not be mature ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

Three out of four children diagnosed with ADHD are put on medications even though research has found behavioral therapy to be effective. But health insurance coverage of the treatment can vary, and ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

Research has proven that by identifying our distorted thoughts and beliefs, we can have better control over thoughts, thus better control over our feelings. This is the core theory for cognitive ...

More people with ADHD are turning to ADHD coaches—often with ADHD themselves—who offer psychologist-like support but see ...

Managing ADHD symptoms often requires a comprehensive, multi-modal approach. While behavioral therapy and prescribed ...

They say one way to grab someone’s attention is with a startling piece of data, so get this: Four women were having espresso ...

Are you or your loved one struggling with the overwhelming effects of trauma, PTSD, or substance abuse? Perhaps your child is facing challenges with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or behavioral ...