The Adult ADHD Treatment Handbook

Contents

How to use these resources

Introduction

Session 1: Understanding ADHD and how it affects you

Session 2: Anxiety and Problem Solving

Session 3: Medication and Sleep

Session 4: Depression and Self-Worth

Session 5: Attention, Concentration and Memory

Session 6: Impulsivity, Anger and ADHD Mood swings

Session 7: Organisation, Timekeeping and Money Management

Session 8: Relationships

Additional session 1: Couples session

Additional session 2: Parenting

Additional session 3: Organising a follow up support group

Additional handouts








Being a woman with ADHD



ADHD at work



Being a student with ADHD



Questions about ADHD medication



Useful Resources



Appendices -

Appendix 1: DSM 5 criteria for ADHD

Appendix 2: Goal Setting Sheet

Appendix 3: Timeline

My Core Beliefs

Appendix 4: Thought Record

Appendix 5: Sleep Diary

Appendix 6: Vignettes for session 4; Depression and Self-Worth

Appendix 7: Vignettes for session 5; Attention, Concentration and Memory

Appendix 8: My Better Organisational plan

Appendix 9: Vignette for session 7; Timekeeping

Activity Schedule

Money Management exercise

Appendix 10: ABC Chart

Appendix 11: Our ADHD Situation

Appendix 12: Our Challenging Situation

Appendix 13: ADHD group Satisfaction Questionnaire