TREATING ADULT ADHD ONLINE

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A BRIEF INTRO TO ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADD or ADHD, is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people. It can be treated, yet, it is often not diagnosed, especially among adults.If you recognize any of the symptoms mentioned here, or a screening test indicate that you may have ADHD, there are convenient self-help programs available to try, or visit a professional for assistance.

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MORE ABOUT ADHD

What are the symptoms and how many people are affected?

HOW MANY PEOPLE SUFFER FROM ADHD? ADHD is a world-wide phenomenon and is not culturally dependent.

Combined studies estimate that around 6% of those under 17 has ADHD.

About 3.4% of adults have ADHD.

In more than half of children with ADHD, it persists into adulthood.

More males appear to have ADHD.

ADHD often co-occurs with oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety disorder, personality disorders and depression.

Reference: ADHD Institute

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADULT ADHD? Trouble getting organized

Reckless driving and traffic accidents

Marital trouble

Extremely distractible

Poor listening skills

Restlessness and difficulty relaxing

Trouble starting a task

Often being late

Anger outbursts

Problems prioritizing issues

Reference: WebMD

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TREATMENT EVIDENCE OF

ADHDWhat research evidence is there for the treatment of

ADHD?

BENEFITS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT Psychosocial treatment has proven effective for adult ADHD, with or without

medication.

Methods include psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavior Therapy & coaching of executive skills.

Improvements include: self-confidence family/relationship quality interpersonal skills risk of substance use cognitive ability professional functioning.

BENEFITS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT (CONT.) CBT results in significant reduction of depression and anxiety in adults with

ADHD.

CBT is an equally effective treatment for adult ADHD independent of medication.

CBT has also reduced disruptions in social life, leisure activities, work performance and home responsibilities.

Combined statistics of 8 studies showed that CBT was effective to improve quality of life and maintain gains after completing the program.

References: The European Network Adult ADHD, Aalborg University, University of British Colombia, & the University of Nottingham.

BENEFITS OFE-THERAPY

What are the advantages and strengths of online self-help programs?

WHAT BENEFITS DO E-THERAPY OFFER? In this case, e-therapy refers to psychological help provided via the Internet.

Worldwide access to the Internet has skyrocketed, while personal access to mental health services remain problematic.

Internet mental health services are much more cost-effective than traditional face-to-face therapy.

The user can progress at their own pace and in the convenience of their home.

Psychoeducation (knowledge about a mental issue), CBT, and practical exercises can be uniquely combined to add maximum value.

THE OPEN FOREST

PROGRAMHow does the online program work and what are the

basics?

THE OPEN FOREST PROGRAM

CONSISTS OF 9 SESSIONS TAKEN A WEEK OR MORE

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3Introduce concepts and schedule.Set goals.Identify problem behaviors.Identify problem thoughts, feelings.

Explore automatic negative thoughts.Challenge those thoughts.Set activity plan.

Reinforce progress.Evaluate goals.Identify gaps to improve.Celebrate success!

The OpenForest.net self-help program for ADHD is based on the concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. CBT is the most widely used and best proven system to eliminate or reduce ADHD symptoms and its effects.

MAJOR PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF THE PROGRAM CBT recognizes that automatic thoughts and feelings influence behavior.

By identifying and challenging automatic negative thoughts, feelings, and behavior improve.

A better understanding of a mental health condition stimulates improvement.

Positive habits, such as regular pleasant activities reinforce positive thoughts and feelings.

By repeating constructive actions, our brains change accordingly (called brain plasticity).

Reducing or managing ADHD symptoms can be learned and practiced with these techniques.

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