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.

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 ...

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, ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms ...

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 ...

A new study of treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has found that combining behavior modification therapy with medication is the most effective way to improve ...

A new study reveals that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder actually consists of at least two distinct structural brain subtypes, each with unique physical characteristics and behavioral ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've never experienced behavioral therapy for yourself or your family, your concepts of it might center on what you’ve ...