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- Lidia Zylowska
- University of California-Los Angeles,
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- Deborah L. Ackerman
- University of California-Los Angeles
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- May H. Yang
- University of California-Los Angeles
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- Julie L. Futrell
- University of California-Los Angeles
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- Nancy L. Horton
- University of California-Los Angeles
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- T. Sigi Hale
- University of California-Los Angeles
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- Caroly Pataki
- University of Southern California
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- Susan L. Smalley
- University of California-Los Angeles
書誌事項
- タイトル別名
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- A Feasibility Study
抄録
<jats:p> Objective: ADHD is a childhood-onset psychiatric condition that often continues into adulthood. Stimulant medications are the mainstay of treatment; however, additional approaches are frequently desired. In recent years, mindfulness meditation has been proposed to improve attention, reduce stress, and improve mood. This study tests the feasibility of an 8-week mindfulness training program for adults and adolescents with ADHD. Method: Twenty-four adults and eight adolescents with ADHD enrolled in a feasibility study of an 8-week mindfulness training program. Results: The majority of participants completed the training and reported high satisfaction with the training. Pre—post improvements in self-reported ADHD symptoms and test performance on tasks measuring attention and cognitive inhibition were noted. Improvements in anxiety and depressive symptoms were also observed. Conclusion: Mindfulness training is a feasible intervention in a subset of ADHD adults and adolescents and may improve behavioral and neurocognitive impairments. A controlled clinical study is warranted. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 11(6) 737-746) </jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Journal of Attention Disorders
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Journal of Attention Disorders 11 (6), 737-746, 2007-05-10
SAGE Publications