The treatments for ADHD are psychotherapy, medication, and social interventions. There is no self-therapy, but learning can be used to help patients improve their self-awareness.
1. Psychotherapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy is mainly carried out to reinforce the correct behavior of the patient and correct the negative behavior. In addition, group therapy can be used to help patients learn appropriate social skills.
2. Pharmacotherapy: medication can be used to improve attention deficit and reduce the symptoms of hyperactivity, commonly used drugs include methylphenidate and atomoxetine.
3. Social intervention: mainly for parents and teachers, avoiding discrimination, corporal punishment, and praising the patient’s correct behavior.
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) should be treated in a timely manner, and medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.