The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Core Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Family Functioning and Social Functioning in Children Aged Six to Nine.
J Multidiscip Healthc November 25, 2025 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s538924 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA study of mindfulness meditation in children aged six to nine with ADHD found improvements in core symptoms, family functioning, and social functioning. The intervention reduced inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity and enhanced family relationships and peer interactions. The authors suggest mindfulness meditation may be a beneficial complementary treatment for young children with ADHD, though they note the need for further research with larger samples and longer follow-up.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Children aged six to nine with ADHD |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Key finding | Mindfulness meditation reduced core ADHD symptoms and improved family and social functioning in children aged six to nine. |
Abstract
The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Core Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Family Functioning and Social Functioning in Children Aged Six to Nine.