Document Type
Poster Presentation
Start Date
18-4-2019 9:15 AM
End Date
18-4-2019 10:30 AM
Keywords
ADHD, intervention, treatment, psychology
Biography
Tiffani Brewster is a junior at Marshall University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. A West Virginia native, Tiffani grew up in Dunlow, WV. She plans to attend graduate school for School Psychology upon graduation.
Major
Psychology
Advisor for this project
Dr. Penny Koontz
Abstract
This literature review examines the application and effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications on school-age children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a brain disorder recognized by patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. CBT is a psychosocial intervention used to treat many mental health conditions by focusing on coping mechanisms and emotional regulation, while medications target specific parts of the brain specifically. In 2015, a study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that a number of their participants were successfully able to manage their ADHD skills with CBT medication stimulants are highly effective for most children with ADHD, resulting in reduced core symptoms and improved academic performance. Based on the current literature, each method of treatment shows a degree of improvement when administered separately. However, there is also evidence supporting that combining both modes of treatment is the most effective method for managing symptoms of ADHD. Further research should focus on more studies combining both modes of treatment for those affected by ADHD. Such research could provide evidence-based treatments for the more effective treatment of ADHD symptoms.
ADHD: Review of Literature on The Current Direction of Interventions
This literature review examines the application and effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications on school-age children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is a brain disorder recognized by patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. CBT is a psychosocial intervention used to treat many mental health conditions by focusing on coping mechanisms and emotional regulation, while medications target specific parts of the brain specifically. In 2015, a study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that a number of their participants were successfully able to manage their ADHD skills with CBT medication stimulants are highly effective for most children with ADHD, resulting in reduced core symptoms and improved academic performance. Based on the current literature, each method of treatment shows a degree of improvement when administered separately. However, there is also evidence supporting that combining both modes of treatment is the most effective method for managing symptoms of ADHD. Further research should focus on more studies combining both modes of treatment for those affected by ADHD. Such research could provide evidence-based treatments for the more effective treatment of ADHD symptoms.
