Journal of Child and Family Studies
September 13, 2025
Brett Kosterman Zoller, S. Bögels, Renée Meppelink et al.
This pre-registered ‘ADHD: Medication or Meditation’ trial presents the effects on parental outcomes comparing a mindfulness-based intervention (MYmind) for both parents and children with medication (methylphenidate) for children’s ADHD. Additionally, we examined correlations between meditation practice and outcomes in the mindfulness group. Parental scores were compared across treatments at...
BMC Psychology
June 5, 2025
Z. Zhang, H. Lo, S. Bögels et al.
Childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been associated with poor family functioning and higher risks of conflicts in parent-child relationships. Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been evaluated for its benefits in improving family functioning and has been increasingly applied within the context of a family environment. Furthermore, online MBIs have been developed...
Children
May 26, 2025
Brett Kosterman Zoller, S. Bögels, Renée Meppelink et al.
Background: Externalizing, internalizing and social problems are frequent comorbidities for children with ADHD. This study explored the effects of methylphenidate versus a child and parents’ parallel mindfulness program (MYmind) on children’s internalizing, externalizing and social problems. Data came from our RCT investigating treatment effects on the primary outcome of children’s ADHD...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
April 24, 2024
H. Lo, Jason Lam, Z. Zhang et al.
Objectives Online mindfulness-based program (MBP) for parents and families especially in clinical population is limited. Engagement and significant dropout are major issues in MBP implementation. This pilot study examined the effects of an online mindfulness-based program (MBP) on parents of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods A mixed methods study was applied...
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
December 1, 2023
Samuel Yeung Shan Wong, S. Chan, B. H. Yip et al.
Introduction: There is a lack of studies evaluating mindfulness-based interventions for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with an evidence-based control. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated the effects of mindfulness for youth (MYmind) in improving children’s attention, behavior, and parent-related outcomes versus cognitive behavioral therapy...