Medication + Non-Medication: What If Combined? — ADHD Medication and Quality of Life Meta-Analysis (2024)

3-Line Summary

1. What: Examined the effect of ADHD medications on quality of life (QoL) across 17 RCTs (5,388 participants).
2. Who: Children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
3. Result: All medications significantly improved QoL, but effect sizes were smaller than symptom reduction.

Keywords

quality-of-life QoL combined-treatment methylphenidate amphetamine

Action Tips

• Ask your specialist about combining behavioral therapy, parent training, and school accommodations.
• Observe medication effects not only in symptoms but also in daily life satisfaction.