Philip is an 8-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, combined presentation

Psychology Nov 23, 2020

Philip is an 8-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, combined presentation. His mother is reluctant to use medication to manage his symptoms; instead, she wants Philip to participate in “talk therapy” with a counselor to help him “learn how to behave.” What might you say to Philip’s mother regarding (a) the merits and limitations of medication for ADHD and (b) the benefits and drawbacks of psychosocial treatments?