Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD

Status: Strong Research Support

What does this mean?

Description

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD provides concrete strategies and skills for
coping with the core symptoms of ADHD (inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity) and associated
impairment in social, occupational, educational, and other domains. Components of CBT for
ADHD include psychoeducation, training in organization, planning, and time management, problem
solving skills, techniques for reducing distractivity and increasing attention span, and cognitive
restructuring particularly around situations that cause distress.

Key References (in reverse chronological order)

 Emilsson, B., Gudjonsson, G., Sigurdsson, J.F., Baldursson, G., Einarsson, E., Olafsdottir,
H., & Young, S. (2011). Cognitive behaviour therapy in medicationtreated adults with
ADHD and persistent Symptoms: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Psychiatry, 11, 116.
 Safren, S.A., Sprich, S., Mimiaga, M.J., Surman, C., Knouse, L., Groves, M., & Otto M.W.
(2010). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Relaxation With Educational Support for
Medication-Treated Adults With ADHD and Persistent Symptom Journal of the American
Medical Association, 304, 875–880.
 Solanto, M.V., Marks, D.J., Wasserstein, J., Mitchell, K., Abikoff, H., Alvir, J.M.J., &
Kofman, M.D. (2010). American Journal of Psychiatry, 167, 958-968.
 Safren, S.A., Otto, M.W., Sprich, S., Winett, C.L., Wilens, T.E., & Biederman, J. (2005).
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for ADHD in medication-treated adults with continued
symptoms. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 43, 831-842.

Clinical Resources

 Safren SA, Perlman CA, Sprich S, Otto MW. Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-
Behavioral Therapy Approach. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 2005.
 Safren SA, Sprich S, Perlman CA, Otto MW. Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-
Behavioral Treatment Program Client Workbook. New York, NY: Oxford University Press;
2005.
 Solanto, M.V. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive
Dysfunction. New York, NY: The Guilford Press; 2011.

Training Opportunities

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