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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Adolescents With ADHD

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Among the different approaches to Psychology (Psychoanalysis, Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy ...) the only one that is scientifically supported and evidence-based is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. From Centered Health , an adolescent treatment center, we find out that there are numerous scientific studies that demonstrate its effectiveness in all types of disorders and especially in ADHD. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and why is it indicated in these cases? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the tool that human beings use to adapt to the environment and survive. It has an adaptive function, adaptive and functional behaviors are learned, and dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors are unlearned. This therapy is oriented to the psychological flexibility, modifies and develops the human behavioral, cognitive, social and emotional skills. The CBT affects the responsibility and promotes the dismissal of bad mindset patterns through a change