A Randomized Controlled Study of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

A Randomized Controlled Study of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in the treatment of attention deficit and emotional, executive function and social function dysregulation due to attention deficit disorder (ADHD).

Participations will be randomly assigned to 3 groups which are CBT with booster sessions group, CBT only group and waiting group.With the comparison of first tow groups we will explore the effect of booster sessions, and the last two groups the effect of CBT programme.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Outpatients from Peking University Sixth Hospital
• Diagnosis of adult ADHD based on Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)
• Stable on medications for adult ADHD for at least 2 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe major depression, clinically significant panic disorder, bipolar disorder, organic mental disorders, psychotic disorders, or pervasive developmental disorders
• Intelligence Quotient (IQ) less than 90
• Suicide risk
• Unstable physical condition
• Prior participation in cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD or other psychological therapy