The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD

Do you: " Suffer from disorganization and forgetfulness? " Have difficulty managing feelings of anger and frustration? " Struggle with self-doubt and difficulty following through? " Often feel restless or bored? Are these challenges causing problems in your relationships or your work? If so, like an estimated 8 million adults in this country, you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Physician-researcher Dr. Lidia Zylowska (Dr. Z) specializes in the applications of mindfulness in mental health, and in this book she offers an effective mindfulness-based approach to overcoming attention deficits. The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDoffers an 8-step program that teaches simple yet powerful mindfulness practices, adapted for those struggling with ADHD. Practices include sitting meditation, body awareness, mindful speaking and listening, self-acceptance, and more. Throughout the book are short vignettes and examples of adults with ADHD demonstrating how mindful awareness can be used to manage typical ADHD-related challenges. The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHDalso educates readers about ADHD, helping them to see this condition as a neurobiological difference that comes with strengths as well as weaknesses. In addition, Dr. Z explains how the mindful approach can be combined with other common treatments, such as medications or cognitive behavioral therapy, to enhance self-improvement and quality of life.

Lidia Zylowska, MD, is a psychiatrist specializing in mindfulness-based approaches to mental health. A cofounder and faculty member at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, she led the first study of mindfulness training in ADHD. She frequently speaks on the topic of ADHD and mindfulness and works with many adults with ADHD in her clinical practice. For more information, visit www.hdiazylowska.com.