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Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With and Without Medication for Adults With ADHD: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Mariya V. Cherkasova, L French, Cassidy A. Syer, Lorne S. Cousins, Harry Galina, Yasaman Ahmadi-Kashani, et al.
Journal of Attention Disorders Summary & key facts 2016 54 citations

This randomized clinical trial tested 12 sessions of manualized group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with individual coaching in 88 adults with ADHD. Participants were randomly assigned to CBT alone (n = 46) or CBT plus medication (n = 42). The combined treatment produced greater improvements in ADHD symptoms, organizational skills,…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Behavioral and Psychological Studies Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
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