Patient's question:
The child is 10 years old and constantly fidgets with their hands and feet. It is said that they suffer from ADHD, so how is ADHD treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of childhood ADHD should adopt a proactive approach, and a combination of medication and psychological therapy can be chosen. Medication treatment is primarily based on drugs that improve and regulate neurotransmitters, such as long-acting and short-acting formulations of methylphenidate. Psychological therapy mainly helps children regain confidence, and common psychological therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, family therapy, sandplay therapy, etc.