Psychotherapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition usually diagnosed in childhood. It affects around 2-3% of the population.
If you have ADHD you may find that:
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Psychotherapy for adults with ADHDMost of these are common experiences but to have a diagnosis of ADHD they must be severe enough to interfere significantly with your life across multiple domains such as relationships, work and self-management. The problems would also need to be enduring over time and have been present since childhood. Although ADHD can improve with age, in around 60% of people symptoms continue into adulthood. The over-activity usually gets less, but impulsivity, poor concentration and risk-taking can get worse. Depression, anxiety feelings of low self-esteem and drug misuse are more common in adults with ADHD.
Medication is usually the first-line treatment for ADHD and is effective in around 80% of people. Psychotherapy is also effective but may depend on the severity of the symptoms and the motivation of the patients. Psychotherapy can help to improve functioning through learning specific techniques to combat the symptoms. Some studies have shown that where medication was contraindicated, psychotherapy alone has been sufficient in treating ADHD. Coaching is commonly used in ADHD and some patients find the following helpful:
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