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Does Adhd Strengthen The Relationship Between Depression/Anxiety And Avoidance?, Ryan Wigginton
Does Adhd Strengthen The Relationship Between Depression/Anxiety And Avoidance?, Ryan Wigginton
Honors Theses
Objective: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis often
comorbid with depression and anxiety-related disorders. Research is also indicative of a relationship between ADHD, depression, anxiety, and avoidance-related behaviors. I hypothesize that the relationship between ADHD and avoidance will be moderated by symptoms of depression and anxiety in neuro-typical college students that have not received a clinical mental health diagnosis. Method: 101 college students at the University of Richmond attended a baseline visit with a research assistant and completed baseline scale measures for symptoms of ADHD, depression, generalized anxiety, and avoidance. I used multiple regression and Hayes’ PROCESS program to analyze …
Psychosocial Treatment For Adult Adhd, Laura E. Knouse, Steven A. Safren
Psychosocial Treatment For Adult Adhd, Laura E. Knouse, Steven A. Safren
Psychology Faculty Publications
Many adults with ADHD are likely to benefit from psychosocial interventions that teach compensatory skills to manage symptoms and address functional impairment. Based on the research literature and the authors’ experience developing and implementing interventions, this chapter provides a practice-friendly overview of skills-based treatment selection and implementation, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral techniques. Principles are illustrated using case examples and adjunctive treatment options are discussed.
Special Support For University Students With Adhd And Ld In The United States, Laura E. Knouse, J Kanazawa
Special Support For University Students With Adhd And Ld In The United States, Laura E. Knouse, J Kanazawa
Psychology Faculty Publications
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Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Laura E. Knouse, Steven A. Safren
Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Laura E. Knouse, Steven A. Safren
Psychology Faculty Publications
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults is a valid and impairing disorder for which psychopharmacological and psychosocial treatments are recommended. Self-report ratings scales for adult ADHD can serve several functions in clinical work with this population including screening, providing information, in a comprehensive assessment, and tracking treatment-related change. The use of two symptom-based ratings scales for screening and tracking treatment progress- the Current Symptoms Scale (CSS) [5] and the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) [6] - is outlined for the practicing clinician. Key issues in the assessment of adult ADHD are briefly discussed, highlighting the role of rating scales within …