ADHD in Children: How Music Therapy Can Be A Good Form Of Treatment

 ADHD in the News 2016-06-30


Many parents of ADHD children may still opt for physician's prescription, combined with traditional psychotherapy (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). However, child psychologists today are widely recommending music therapy which complements psychotherapy or as a part of a multi-modal ADHD treatment. Music influences mood and reduces restlessness and impulsiveness. Music also soothes anxiety and stress in the body, and children with ADHD often feel anxious and stressed.