Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Their Parents: A Randomized Control Trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the MYmind Mindfulness-based program in improving ADHD symptoms, executive functions, and family functioning in children with ADHD and their parents.
Results Summary
Parents reported reduced parenting stress and improved parenting styles post-intervention. Six months later, significant improvements were noted in children's inattention, executive functions, learning problems, aggression, and peer relations, with overreactivity decreasing consistently.
Population
30 children aged 9-14 years with an ADHD diagnosis and their parents.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | decrease | parenting stress | parents of children with ADHD | - | a decrease | #1 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | parenting styles | parents of children with ADHD | - | improvements | #2 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | children's inattention symptoms | children with ADHD | - | significant improvements | #3 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | executive functions | children with ADHD | - | significant improvements | #4 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | learning problems | children with ADHD | - | significant improvements | #5 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | aggression | children with ADHD | - | significant improvements | #6 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | increase | peer relations | children with ADHD | - | significant improvements | #7 |
Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) | decrease | Overreactivity | - | - | a decrease | #8 |
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this randomized control trial is to analyze the efficacy of a Mindfulness-based program (MYmind) in improving ADHD symptoms, associated problems, executive functions, and family functioning. METHOD: The sample was composed of 30 children (9-14 years old) with an ADHD diagnosis and their parents. Participants were randomized into two groups, the MYmind group ( RESULTS: After the program, parents reported a decrease in parenting stress and improvements in parenting styles. Six months after the intervention, parents reported significant improvements in children's inattention symptoms, executive functions, learning problems, aggression, and peer relations. Overreactivity was the only variable that showed a decrease in both the post-test and follow-up periods. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the MYmind program is a promising treatment for children with ADHD and their parents.