beneficial effects of stimulants on core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) have been reported in several studies. behavioral interventions have also been proposed as empirically supported interventions for adhd. although cognitive-behavioral therapies (cbt) have been criticized for the lack of evidence-based data, some studies have indicated the positive effects of cbt...

o b j ective: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood and it continues to adulthood without proper treatment. stimulants have been used in treatment of adhd for many years and the efficacy of methylphenidate (mph) in the treatment of adults with adhd has been proven to be acceptable according to meta-analysis studies. however, ther...

objective: knowledge and attitude of parents about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is an important factor in management of the disorder in children. this study investigates the parents’ knowledge and attitude towards adhd, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. method: in this cross-sectional descriptive study, the subjects were 150 parents (120 mother and 30 father) ...