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Psychosocial treatments for ADHD in teens and adults: a practice-friendly review.

Murphy K

The Adult ADHD Clinic of Central Massachusetts, Northboro 01532, USA. drmurphy@adultadhdclinic.com

Although stimulant medication is a cornerstone of treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), numerous nonpharmacological treatments can be employed in combination with medication to assist in the lifelong management of the disorder. A multimodal treatment combining psychoeducation, medication, psychotherapy, compensatory behavioral/self-management skills, technological tools and devices, coaching, advocacy, and reasonable school or workplace accommodations is probably the most comprehensive and effective. This article describes a variety of psychosocial treatments that are commonly used for adolescents and adults suffering from ADHD.

Published 11 April 2005 in J Clin Psychol, 61(5): 607-19.
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