Treating Add
Treatment for add includes medication as well as counseling and education. latest adhd treatments for attention deficit disorder (ADD) are usually stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Vyvanse). Atomoxetine and guanfacine as well as other non-stimulants are available.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be employed in counseling for adults with ADD. It helps you recognize and replace automatic thoughts or irrational ones with positive ones. Family and marriage therapy can also help you improve communication and face the challenges of life.
Behavioral therapy
Behavioral therapy is a scientifically-based treatment for various mental disorders. It generally involves working with a therapist in order to determine the causes of problematic behavior and then develop strategies to deal with these. These strategies typically involve replacing the bad behavior to a better one. Several different kinds of behavioral therapy are available that include operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and aversion therapy. Other forms of behavioral therapy include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Behavioral therapy is often time-limited and focuses on goals that can be measured to drive progress over time.
Operant conditioning teaches people, for instance, to associate an action with a specific result. Classical conditioning however helps people associate a certain feeling with an action.