Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad: revisión del tratamiento psicológico

Abstract

The treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not currently offer an optimal medium / long term solution and it is necessary to continue investigating the different therapeutic options in the family, social and school context. The objective of the study is to present an updated narrative review of the psychological treatments of ADHD in childhood and adolescence. Method: We review clinical practice guidelines, meta-analysis and systematic reviews on ADHD treatment in recent years and in the main bibliographic search engines. Results: Behavioral therapy presents evidence of efficacy in the treatment of ADHD and comorbidity as well as cognitive behavioral therapy integrated into treatment modules that include behavioral therapy. Neurofeedback and mindfulness are considered promising treatments, but more studies are necessary to confirm their effectiveness. Cognitive training is considered a treatment with insufficient scientific evidence. Conclusions: Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral therapy are effective treatments in improving clinical ADHD.