20 Trailblazers Lead The Way In Adult ADD Treatment

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Adult ADHD Treatment

Adults with ADHD struggle more than children for one main reason: childhood safeguards that helped them overcome inattention and impulsivity so they could perform socially mandated but mundane necessities of life are no longer available. Fortunately, behavioral psychotherapy combined with medication can be helpful.

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

Support Groups

Support groups can be a great source of comfort for those who discover -- sometimes for the very first time that they're not on their own. A majority of these groups are peer led however there are national organizations that sponsor regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine, for example, offers a variety of peer-support groups online to its readers, such as ones for adults who have been diagnosed, couples affected by ADHD as well as intellectually gifted adults, and people seeking jobs.

Meetings are generally held at convenient times and locations, but online support groups exist to help people with scheduling conflicts connect with peers from across the country. A quick Google search will yield a variety of virtual options and new groups are formed all the time as ADDA readers share their individual needs and read more life experiences. Some of these groups are free. Others charge a fee to cover the costs of advertising and speakers.