Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 22, 2026

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
Published on: June 12, 2020
Cognitive behavioral treatment outcomes in adolescent ADHD
Kevin M Antshel1, Stephen V Faraone2, Michael Gordon2
1State University of New York-Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA AntshelK@upstate.edu.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) effectively manages adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms and improves functioning. Benefits were more pronounced in adolescents with comorbid anxiety or depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in adolescents.
- Managing ADHD symptoms and associated comorbidities in adolescents presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted from adult protocols for adolescents with ADHD.
- To assess CBT's impact on ADHD symptoms, psychiatric comorbidities, and overall functioning in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A manualized CBT protocol, a downward extension of an adult ADHD program, was administered to 68 adolescents with ADHD.
- Outcome measures included ADHD and broadband symptom scales (Behavior Assessment System for Children-2nd edition, ADHD-Rating Scales), and functioning assessments.
Main Results:
- CBT improved medication adherence, adolescent self-esteem, inattentive symptoms, school attendance, and various functioning domains.
- Adolescents with ADHD and comorbid anxiety/depression showed greater benefits compared to those with oppositional defiant disorder.
Conclusions:
- An adapted CBT protocol can be beneficial for some adolescents with ADHD, particularly those with comorbid mood or anxiety disorders.
- Further research may refine CBT interventions for specific adolescent ADHD presentations and comorbidities.
More Related Videos
10:02Event Related Potentials (ERPs) and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Published on: March 12, 2020
13:09Using Brain Activation (nir-HEG/Q-EEG) and Execution Measures (CPTs) in a ADHD Assessment Protocol
Published on: April 1, 2018
Related Concept Videos
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings.
Modeling in Therapy
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Operant Conditioning Intervention
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Behavior Modification
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...