Psychological and Social Treatment Approaches for ADHD: Enhancing Functioning and Well-being

Running head: PSYCHO AND SOCIO TREATMENT ON ADHD.
PSYCHO AND SOCIO TREATMENT ON ADHD
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Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that makes an individual
incapable and challenging to control their impulsive behavior. It is a complex neurodevelopment
disorder that may impact children or an adult doing well in life since it damages the potential of
thinking attentively (Daley et al., 2014). In this paper, the essay will discuss the psychological
and social treatment of ADHD. While psychological treatment involves treatments focusing on
the psychological aspect, the social treatment focus on the environment of the person with
ADHD. The paper aims to discuss the treatment for ADHD through the psychological approach
and social approach.
The psychological treatment for ADHD
Psychological treatment is a kind of behavioral therapy in which a person can learn the
ways of changing their behavior. According to studies, ADHD is a valid disorder that continues
to affect a large proportion of patient into adulthood. It is associated with significant and costly
functional impairment in several domains (Coghill et al.,2014). Several approaches can be
considered in order to treat ADHD through psychological treatment. Medication and behavioral
treatment are used widely for treating ADHD. It has been observed that patients who opt for
behavioral treatments such as a parent's training, neurofeedback, and therapy, they seek less
medication. However, according to several influential studies, there are two approaches that may
work best for ADHD.
The most common medication used for ADHD are stimulants such as Ritalin and
Adderall. The patients who do not respond well to stimulants, non-stimulants such as Strattera or
certain classes of antidepressants can be used. Regardless of the medication that is used for the