Psychotherapy for Adult ADHD.
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: The adult patient who presents for psychiatric evaluation with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) poses specific challenges to the treating psychiatrist. Symptoms include trouble focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Patients may experience behavioral, mood, and cognitive issues. Co-occurrence of anxiety, boredom, sleep deprivation, or mood dysregulation may be reported. In addition, patients may have associated learning disabilities, either identified or undiagnosed. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Many adults are unaware that they have ADHD, but they are acutely aware that they have everyday challenges. This article reviews the treatment dynamics created by the adult patient with a diagnosis of ADHD, as well as the evidence-based approaches that the psychiatrist can utilize in a psychotherapy setting.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Kari Harper, Julie P Gentile
Institution: Wright State University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4313455109