Can Mindfulness Training Help Children with ADHD? — A Meta-Analysis of 11 Studies (2022)

Target: Children & adolescents with ADHD aged 6–18 (11 RCTs) Type: MetaAnalysis Grade: B

3-Line Summary

What: This meta-analysis examined the effects of mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) on children and adolescents with ADHD across 11 RCTs.
Who: Children aged 6–18 diagnosed with ADHD who participated in mindfulness programs.
Result: A moderate effect on ADHD symptoms (g=0.77) was found, along with reduced parental stress (g=0.40).

Keywords

mindfulness MBI meta-analysis attention self-regulation

Practical Tips

Try practicing focused breathing with your child for 5–10 minutes daily.
Mindfulness is recommended as a supplement to existing treatments rather than as a standalone therapy.
When parents participate alongside their children, parental stress reduction benefits may also be expected.