Adapting Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder, requiring management across the lifespan. However, many emerging adults (18-25 years) with ADHD need mental health services but are not receiving it. Emerging adulthood is a vulnerable time for the transition of care due to steep reduction of parental and institutional supports. In many cases, parents may continue to take on the emotional and financial consequences of untreated ADHD during emerging adulthood out of necessity. Families may also experience conflict about the level of parental involvement and the balance of support/independence at this unique time period.

We are recruiting emerging adults, parents of emerging adults, and mental health providers to complete a recorded interview to share their experiences (see flyers below). The ultimate goal is to adapt an intervention to better engage young adults with ADHD with mental health treatment and support their parents.  

To participate, please complete the screening survey. 

This work is supported by the Dean’s Research Initiative, the Milton Dean Havron Social Sciences Award, and the Dennis F. Marion Research Award.