Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention Paper

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions are being increasingly applied to the treatment of ADHD. Current research has demonstrated its efficacy in adult populations with ADHD, as well as its ability to provide positive behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents with this diagnosis. The success of CBT methods lies in its focus on self-guidance and strategic problem solving (Antshel, Faraone, & Gorson, 2012). In young children, this form of therapy is most successful when the parents are involved. The majority of children and adolescents with ADHD present problems in overall daily life functioning, such as academic performance, peer and family relationships, and non-compliance at home and school (Antshel et al., 2012). Through the use …show more content…
This is done through modification of the patient’s ability to re-assess and analyze current patterns of thinking, emotional reactions and behavior (Antshel et al., 2012). Ultimately, this form of therapy aims to promote rational or logical analysis of thoughts and circumstantial triggers, and to understand the consequences they have in the patient’s thinking and behavior (Antshel et al., 2012). The positive outcomes of CBT have been consistently reported in the literature. Empirical data supports the finding that patients who underwent CBT displayed a decrease in ADHD symptomatology (Antshel et al., 2012). Furthermore, a large number of controlled studies have demonstrated that patients who received CBT had significantly lower ratings of ADHD symptoms than those who continued with pharmacotherapy alone (Antshel et al., 2012). Despite the effectiveness of stimulants in achieving a reduction in core ADHD symptoms, pharmacotherapy alone often results in fewer long-term effects (Antshel et al., 2012). CBT, in combination with pharmacological treatment, has proven to produce more significant long-term effects (Antshel et al.,