Treating medication management of adhd of add involves 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, Guanfacine, and other non-stimulants are available.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is utilized in counseling for adults with ADD. It helps you recognize and replace the thoughts that are automatic or irrational with positive ones. Family therapy and marriage counseling can help you deal with life challenges and improve communication.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for many mental illnesses. It involves working with a specialist to identify the problem behavior and devise strategies for addressing the issue. These strategies often involve changing the bad behavior to the new one. There are a variety of kinds of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and aversion therapy. Other types of behavior therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialogical behavior therapy(DBT), and the rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is usually time-bound and focuses on goals that can be measured to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning, as an example is a method of teaching people to connect a stimulus with the specific result. Classical conditioning however is a method of teaching people to associate a particular feeling with an action.