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  • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently persists into adolescence.
  • ADHD in adolescence is associated with significant functional impairments, similar to those seen in childhood.
  • Current ADHD medications primarily address symptom reduction and do not consistently improve functional outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for effective psychosocial interventions for adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
  • To address the relative scarcity of research on psychosocial treatments for adolescent ADHD compared to pediatric ADHD.
  • To examine the current landscape of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions for adolescents with ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on psychosocial interventions for adolescent ADHD.
  • Analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of current CBT approaches used with this population.
  • Comparison of intervention strategies for ADHD in adolescents versus children.

Main Results:

  • A significant gap exists in the research literature concerning psychosocial interventions for adolescents with ADHD.
  • Existing cognitive behavioral therapy interventions for adolescents with ADHD tend to emphasize behavioral strategies over cognitive ones.
  • There is a need for further investigation into tailored and effective psychosocial treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents with ADHD require specialized psychosocial interventions to address persistent functional impairments.
  • Further research is essential to develop and validate targeted psychosocial treatments for this demographic.
  • Current cognitive behavioral therapy approaches may need adaptation to better address the cognitive aspects of ADHD in adolescents.