The Effects of Peer Co-led Educational Group Intervention for Adults With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The group-based educational program consists of two sessions that run over two consecutive weeks. Each session consists of a lecture from a recruited expert on the topic of the session and by expert patients with a following discussion of the topic facilitated by the course leader.

No educational intervention for the duration of the 10 weeks. During this period participants can receive standard treatment.

Diagnostic treatment with medication. In addition, some patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy (not systematically given to every patient). If needed, patients are also offered assistance with regard to economy, housing, education, and work as well as contact with family and network.