Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder combination therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2], Haleigh Williams, B.S.

Overview

Treatment options include psychotherapy, education and training, or a combination of therapies.^[1]

Physical activity

“Active breaks (i.e., short intervals during class for physical activities that may or may not be related to the curricular content) and physically active learning (i.e., integrating physical activity into curricular content, such as teaching mathematics via body movement)” may help.^[2]

References

↑ National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). (2016). “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.”
↑ Melo JC, Tejada J, Silva EC, Ywgne J, Oliveira DN, Gandarela L, Silva DR (July 2025). “Effects of physically active lessons and active breaks on cognitive performance and health indicators in elementary school children: a cluster randomized trial”. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 22 (1): 96. doi:10.1186/s12966-025-01789-6. PMC 12243236 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 40635070 Check |pmid= value (help).

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[#1-1] National Institute of Mental Health (NIH). (2016). “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.”

[pmid40635070-2] Melo JC, Tejada J, Silva EC, Ywgne J, Oliveira DN, Gandarela L, Silva DR (July 2025). “Effects of physically active lessons and active breaks on cognitive performance and health indicators in elementary school children: a cluster randomized trial”. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 22 (1): 96. doi:10.1186/s12966-025-01789-6. PMC 12243236 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 40635070 Check |pmid= value (help).

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