Hyped-up or meditate: A scoping review of mindfulness-based group interventions for adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Lucy B G Tan, Maria Jones
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry August 8, 2024 DOI: 10.1177/13591045241272835 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Scoping review Preregistered Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adolescents aged 12-19 years diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Psychotherapy, group Child Young adult Mental health Adolescents Impulsivity Hyperactivity Group mindfulness-based interventions |
| Key findings | The review reports preliminary evidence for group-based mindfulness interventions in adolescents with ADHD, but concludes that effectiveness is inconclusive because few studies are available and their designs have limitations. The authors argue that group-based mindfulness programs should begin early, during a critical developmental period. |
Abstract
The objective of this scoping review is to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training in improving functioning in adolescents (aged 12-19 years) diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Previous research has demonstrated that psychological interventions improve functioning in a myriad of domains for individuals diagnosed with ADHD, such as attention training, interpersonal relationships, and social skills. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) are indicated as an intervention in attention training. It maybe argued that group based MBI programmes should begin early, for children and adolescents at a time that is critical in their development. Methods and reporting are in line with the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews, the protocol is preregistered in the (Open Science Framework register). The study outcomes included attention, impulsivity, and relationships of adolescents with ADHD. Findings demonstrated preliminary evidence for the use of group-based mindfulness interventions with adolescents continues to be nascent. Although studies reported positive results, the evidence of its effectiveness for adolescents with ADHD is inconclusive, due to limited studies available and the limitations of the study design. This scoping review provides a panorama of MBI for ADHD adolescents.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on meditation, most cited first.
| 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 |
Citations in the library
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- Cost-Effectiveness of a Child and Parent Mindfulness-Based Training Versus Medication for Childhood ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders August 24, 2026
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