Child and Parent Mindfulness-Based Training Versus Medication for Childhood ADHD: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Renée Meppelink,
Esther I. de Bruin,
Brett Kosterman Zoller
et al.
Abstract:Objectives
Medication is the predominant treatment for childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but has side effects and limited longer-term effects. Mindfulness for children and their parents could be an alternative as it targets children’s core symptoms and supports parents. This study compared the effectiveness of a family mindfulness-based intervention to methylphenidate in children with ADHD.
Method
We conducted a randomised controlle… Show more
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