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Evaluation of Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With ADHD

Jessica Bramham

University College Dublin, jessica.bramham{at}ucd.ie

Susan Young

King's College London

Alison Bickerdike

King's College London

Deborah Spain

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Denise McCartan

King's College London

Kiriakos Xenitidis

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Objective: A brief cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group intervention was designed to treat comorbid anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and self-efficacy in adults with ADHD. It was hypothesised that participants would gain knowledge about ADHD, experience a reduction in comorbid symptoms, and benefit from the supportive aspect of group treatment. Method: Participants in the study formed a CBT treatment group that attended six workshops and a waiting list control group. The intervention was evaluated with measures assessing knowledge about ADHD, psychological symptoms, and support received. The groups were compared using repeated measures ANOVAs. Results: The CBT group had significantly greater improvement on measures of knowledge about ADHD, self-efficacy, and self-esteem than the control group. Participants' evaluations of the sessions suggested that sharing personal experiences with other adults with ADHD was an important aspect of the intervention. Conclusion: Brief CBT group treatments may be an acceptable and cost-effective intervention for adults with ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. 2009; 12(5) 434-441)

Key Words: adult ADHD • cognitive behavioral therapy • group treatment

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 12, No. 5, 434-441 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1087054708314596
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