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Poster
Description
Pharmaceutical therapy, particularly stimulants, is the mainstay treatment for ADHD • The systematic literature review focuses on nonpharmaceutical therapies (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness behavioral therapy) as potential alternatives for the management of adult ADHD • Nonpharmaceutical treatments could be beneficial for patients where pharmaceutical therapy is not preferred or contraindicated • Research supports the use of pharmaceutical therapy for adult ADHD in combination with nonpharmaceutical therapies • Future research could explore nonpharmaceutical therapies along as a long-term management option for adult ADHD
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Degree Name
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Date of Work
2025
Publication Date
Spring 5-2025
Keywords
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, adult ADHD, ADHD, pharmaceutical, nonpharmaceutical, stimulant therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness behavioral therapy
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Bryn, Megan, "Treatment of Adult ADHD" (2025). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 310.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/310