Adult ADHD Treatment

Adults with adhd treatment for young adults often struggle more than children, for a reason: the childhood protections that helped them overcome their inattention and impulsivity to be socially supervised, despite the mundane requirements of daily life are no longer in place. Fortunately, behavioral psychotherapy combined with medication can help.

Psychotherapy is a common part of counseling for adults with ADHD. It may also include cognitive behavioral therapy.

Support Groups

Support groups can be a great source of comfort when Adhd goes untreated participants discover -- sometimes for the very first time -- that they're not on their own. A majority of these groups are peer led, but there are also national organizations that sponsor regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine offers a number of virtual peer-support groups to its readers. These include groups for adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD as well as couples who are affected by ADHD as well as intellectually gifted adults, and people seeking employment.

Meetings are typically scheduled at convenient time and location, but online support groups are available to help people with scheduling conflicts connect with others across the country. A quick Google search will yield a variety of virtual options and new groups are being formed all the time as ADDA readers share their unique needs and life experiences. Some of these groups are completely free. Others charge a small amount to cover the cost of advertising and speakers.