Medication and psychological treatment address different needs. The appropriate plan depends on symptoms, health, goals and personal preference.

When may medication be appropriate?

Medication may reduce core ADHD symptoms for some adults and requires individual prescribing, monitoring and review of benefits and adverse effects.

When may medication be appropriate?
Medication may reduce core ADHD symptoms for some adults and requires individual prescribing, monitoring and review of benefits and adverse effects.
What is the role of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Therapy can develop practical skills for planning, emotional regulation, unhelpful beliefs and recurring everyday patterns.
Potential benefits of medication
When effective and well tolerated, medication may improve attention, impulse control and the ability to apply everyday strategies.
Potential benefits of psychological treatment
Psychological support can address habits, self-esteem, relationships and coping skills that medication alone does not teach.

What is the role of cognitive behavioural therapy?

Therapy can develop practical skills for planning, emotional regulation, unhelpful beliefs and recurring everyday patterns.

When effective and well tolerated, medication may improve attention, impulse control and the ability to apply everyday strategies.

Psychological support can address habits, self-esteem, relationships and coping skills that medication alone does not teach.

Combining approaches may be helpful when symptom reduction and practical or emotional support are both needed.

No single option is best for everyone; decisions should consider contraindications, co-occurring conditions, preferences and response over time.

Shared decision-making and regular review are more useful than treating medication and therapy as competing choices.

A confidential professional conversation can help you understand your situation and choose an appropriate next step.