A Comparison of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Structured Activity Group for Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

"CBT based on Safren's manual CBT for ADHD/Mastering Your Adult ADHD20 adapted for group format. The program includes psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring and aims to improve ADHD symptoms, especially planning, organisation, attention and adaptive thinking. The CBT groups will meet at the clinic weekly for 12 weeks for 2 hours including a break in the middle. The groups are led by two clinicians."

The Activity group is a structured manualised group intervention designed for this and planned future studies of psychosocial treatments for adults with ADHD and/or autism. The program includes group discussions, peer-sharing and social every-day life activities. The Activity groups will meet at the clinic weekly for 12 weeks for 2 hours including a break in the middle. The groups are led by two trainers.