Mindfulness Interventions for Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Review of Objectives and Skills
Christina D. Leeth, Victor Villarreal, Kara M. Styck
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health June 11, 2019 DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2019.1625840 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Children and adolescents with ADHD |
| Intervention | Mindfulness training |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness-based interventions are effective treatments for children and adolescents with ADHD and that clinicians need guidance on applying them. The article describes specific mindfulness techniques and skills within a framework of general mindfulness goals and objectives, and offers suggestions for adapting these interventions for clinical settings. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT Emerging evidence indicates that mindfulness-based interventions are effective treatments for children and adolescents with ADHD. However, many clinicians are unaware of the application of mindfulness interventions in general and how they apply to this specific population. Thus, the purpose of this article is to examine the use of mindfulness training used to address common symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents. We describe specific mindfulness techniques and skills within a framework of general mindfulness goals and objectives. In addition, we discuss suggestions for further adaptations of mindfulness-based interventions for use in clinical settings.
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
Cites 5
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- Mechanisms of mindfulness Journal of Clinical Psychology December 29, 2005
- The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Journal of Child and Family Studies February 1, 2011
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- Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness: An Open Trial of Mindfulness Training for Anxious Children Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy October 1, 2005