Treating Add
Treatment for ADD includes counseling, medication and education. Medications for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). Atomoxetine and guanfacine as well as other non-stimulants are also available.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is used in counseling for adults with ADD. This helps you to identify and replace your the thoughts that are automatic or irrational with positive ones. Family therapy and marriage counseling can help you deal difficulties in life and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment for various mental disorders. Generally, it involves working with a therapist in order to identify the problematic behavior and devise strategies to deal with the issues. These strategies often involve changing the bad behavior to the new one. There are treating adhd and depression in adults a variety of behavioral therapies, which include operant training, classical conditioning and aversion. Other types of therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and focuses on goals that can be measured to track progress over time.
Operant conditioning, for instance is a method of teaching people to associate a stimulus with a specific effect. Classical conditioning teaches people, on the contrary, to link a feeling with a specific action.