1Research Scholar, School of Behavioural Sciences, Mangattuparamba Campus, Kannur University, Kannur
2Head of the Department School of Behavioural Sciences, Mangattuparamba Campus, Kannur University, Kannur
Online published on 26 September, 2019.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychological disorders which are characterized by hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive symptoms1. Mindfulness training is one of the emerging intervention programs for the treatment of ADHD. Current study aimed at examining the influence of mindfulness training on ADHD. 10 adolescents were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria using purposive sampling method. The study included experimental single group Pre-Post design and intervention was based on mindfulness training consisting of 10 sessions. The participants were assessed with ADHD Rating Scale-V, at before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon signed ranks test were used. Significant reduction in ADHD symptoms was observed after the intervention.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Mindfulness, Adolescents, Experimental single group Pre-Post design
