[Mindfulness-based intervention in attention-deficit-/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)]

Abstract

This paper reviews the current literature on mindfulness-based interventions in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Mindfulness means paying attention and being aware of the experiences occurring in the present moment, and it is usually developed by the practice of meditation. Research shows that mindfulness training is associated with improved attention systems and self-regulation, and that it therefore fosters those skills that are underdeveloped in individuals with ADHD. Although only few studies have investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness training in ADHD (many of which showing methodological limitations), the findings do suggest that mindfulness may be useful in ADHD interventions.

Keywords: ADHD; ADHS; Achtsamkeit; Aufmerksamkeit; Psychotherapie; Selbstregulation; attention; mindfulness; psychotherapy; self-regulation.