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The Effects of Family-Based Mindfulness Intervention on ADHD Symptomology in Young Children and Their Parents: A

Herman H M Lo1, Simpson W L Wong2, Janet Y H Wong3

  • 1The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Journal of Attention Disorders
|November 30, 2017
PubMed

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A family-based mindfulness program effectively reduced ADHD symptoms in children aged 5-7. This intervention also improved overall behavior and decreased parental stress, showing mindfulness benefits for families.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Mindfulness Studies

Background:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children's development and family functioning.
  • Existing treatments for ADHD often require adjunctive therapies to manage behavioral symptoms and parental stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a family-based mindfulness intervention for children exhibiting ADHD symptoms.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on children's inattention and hyperactivity, overall behavior, and parental well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 100 children (aged 5-7) with ADHD symptoms and their parents.
  • Participants were assigned to either a family-based mindfulness intervention group (n=50) or a wait-list control group (n=50).

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significant improvements in children's ADHD symptoms, with medium effect sizes for inattention (-0.60) and hyperactivity (-0.59).
  • Enhanced overall child behavior and notable reductions in parental stress and improvements in parental well-being were observed in the intervention group compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Family-based mindfulness intervention presents a promising treatment option for ADHD in young children.
  • The intervention effectively supports parents by reducing stress and enhancing psychological well-being, highlighting mindfulness's role in parental self-management.

Keywords:
ADHDchildrenfamilymindfulnessrandomized controlled trial

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