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Table 2 Description of the themes and content of the psychoeducational treatment (SKILLS)

From: Evaluation of a structured skills training group for adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Session

Themes

1.

What is ADHD? Psychoeducation about ADHD including ethology behind ADHD, neurobiology, difficulties and strength with ADHD and examples of famous people with the diagnosis.

2.

Take charge over your daily life: Information about how to structure daily life routines and the importance of sleep, food and activity. Introduction to stress management and problem-solving skills.

3.

Take charge over your ADHD: A deepening and further work with the problem-solving model, following the structure: Stop and think, get organized, using tools (e.g. mobile apps), using support and coaching.