Mindfulness Meditation Training for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adulthood: Current Empirical Support, Treatment Overview, and Future Directions.
John T Mitchell, Lidia Zylowska, Scott H. Kollins
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice May 1, 2015 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.10.002 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-based training Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) for ADHD Program |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Mindfulness meditation training |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness-based training has promising preliminary empirical support as a nonpharmacological intervention for adults with ADHD and is increasingly used clinically. Describes the Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) for ADHD Program and presents two case examples to illustrate clinical issues, while calling for future research on mindfulness as a standalone treatment and as a complement to cognitive-behavioral therapy. |
Abstract
Research examining nonpharmacological interventions for adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has expanded in recent years and provides patients with more treatment options. Mindfulness-based training is an example of an intervention that is gaining promising preliminary empirical support and is increasingly administered in clinical settings. The aim of this review is to provide a rationale for the application of mindfulness to individuals diagnosed with ADHD, describe the current state of the empirical basis for mindfulness training in ADHD, and summarize a treatment approach specific to adults diagnosed with ADHD: the Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) for ADHD Program. Two case study examples are provided to demonstrate relevant clinical issues for practitioners interested in this approach. Directions for future research, including mindfulness meditation as a standalone treatment and as a complementary approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy, are provided.
Comparable studies
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| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness training as a clinical intervention: A conceptual and empirical review. Clinical populations | 2003 | Review | |
| Mindfulness: Theoretical Foundations and Evidence for its Salutary Effects | 2007 | Review | |
| Mindfulness Interventions | 2016 | Review | |
| Mind the Hype: A Critical Evaluation and Prescriptive Agenda for Research on Mindfulness and Meditation | 2017 | Review | |
| Mindfulness and acceptance: expanding the cognitive-behavioral tradition | 2005 | Review |
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