Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) to improve attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) behaviors in children. Methods: In 2017, we conducted a trial among parents (n = 104) with children ages 6–8 years diagnosed with ADHD/at risk for a diagnosis. Participants were randomly selected, but not blinded, to the immediate (NHA) or delayed (control) group. The NHA training was held online over 6 weeks. Results: The NHA group (−7.0 ± 8.1), but not the control group (0.2 ± 6.6), reported a decrease in inattention (p <.001). The NHA group (−7.9 ± 9.3), but not the control group (−0.5 ± 7.3), reported a decrease in hyperactivity/impulsivity (p <.001). Conclusions: The study provides preliminary data of the NHA's potential to improve ADHD related behaviors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-48 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- ADHD
- behavior
- children
- parenting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health