What are the treatments for ADHD in children?

In recent years, the treatment effects of ADHD in children have been very good. Parents don’t have to worry or be afraid of these diseases. Today’s medical conditions are so advanced, and everyone should believe in the doctor’s medical skills. There is no disease that cannot be cured now. Parents of today’s children pay much attention to it. For example, if a child suffers from ADHD, parents don’t have to worry. Today we will talk about the treatment methods for ADHD in children?

1. Psychotherapy

There are two main approaches: behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient has poor relationships with peers, uses aggressive language and behavior toward others, and has poor self-control. Behavioral therapy utilizes the principle of operant conditioning to promptly provide positive or negative reinforcement to the patient's behavior, enabling the patient to learn appropriate social skills and replace inappropriate behavior patterns with new and effective behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy mainly addresses patients' impulsive problems, allowing patients to learn how to solve problems, identify whether their behavior is appropriate, and choose appropriate behavior.

2. Medication

Medications can improve attention deficits, reduce activity levels, improve academic performance to some extent, and improve relationships with family members in the short term.

(1) The first-line treatment drugs for central nervous system stimulants are currently mainly methylphenidate and its controlled-release tablets in China.

Methylphenidate, trade name Ritalin. Low doses can help improve attention, while high doses can improve hyperactivity and impulsivity and reduce behavioral problems.

Central nervous system stimulants are limited to patients over 6 years of age. Because of its central nervous system stimulant effect, it should not be used at night. Side effects of the drug include decreased appetite, insomnia, headache, irritability and anger, and it is not yet certain whether it affects growth and development. Central nervous system stimulants may induce or aggravate tic symptoms in patients and are not recommended for patients with comorbid tic disorders. The issue of substance abuse must also be considered when using CNS stimulants for a long time.

(2) The representative drug of selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor is atomoxetine. The efficacy of atomoxetine is comparable to that of methylphenidate, with fewer adverse reactions and good tolerability. It has been listed as a first-line treatment for ADHD. Features: Administered once a day, the effect can last for 24 hours; long-term use, non-addictive; the drug takes a slower time to take effect than central nervous system stimulants, and generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to show its effect, so it is not suitable for ADHD patients who need acute treatment. The most common adverse reaction is gastrointestinal reaction, which requires taking the medicine after meals.

The previous film describes the methods of treating ADHD in children. These treatments are very effective for this disease in children. Parents can try them. The effect of the treatment is quite good. Children are now the treasures of every family, so when they are diagnosed with a certain disease, we must devote ourselves wholeheartedly. Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, we must try it. I hope that some children suffering from this disease will seek treatment quickly and not delay the treatment period. I hope all children will have a happy and healthy childhood and body.