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Can Gratitude Journaling Support Recovery from ADHD-Depression? 

PostedSeptember 4, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 4, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice

Gratitude journaling ADHD depression can be a powerful tool in the recovery process. Both ADHD and depression can contribute to negative thinking patterns, making it difficult to focus on positive aspects of life. Gratitude journaling encourages individuals to reflect on what is going well, helping to shift the focus away from frustration or sadness. This simple practice promotes positive psychology, which has been shown to enhance emotional resilience and overall wellbeing. 

Writing down things you are grateful for, even small moments, can help counteract the negative self-talk and rumination common in both ADHD and depression. For individuals with ADHD, it helps bring attention to the present moment, enhancing emotional wellbeing and promoting a more balanced perspective. Over time, this practice can increase self-awareness, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity, making it easier to manage symptoms of both conditions. 

How Gratitude Journaling Helps ADHD and Depression 

Positive psychology 

Practicing gratitude taps into positive psychology by cultivating a mindset that focuses on strengths and positives, rather than shortcomings. 

Emotional wellbeing 

Gratitude journaling improves emotional wellbeing by encouraging individuals to focus on positive aspects of their lives, reducing the grip of negative emotions. 

In conclusion, gratitude journaling ADHD depression offers a simple yet effective way to improve mood, focus, and overall emotional health, complementing other treatments and strategies. 

Visit providers like ADHD Certify for personal consultations and expert advice tailored to your needs.   

For a deeper dive into the science, diagnosis, and full treatment landscape, read our complete guide to Depression.  

Harriet Winslow, BSc - My patient advice author - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Harriet Winslow, BSc

Author

Harriet Winslow is a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience in behaviour therapy and developmental disorders. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and behavioural challenges, providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Dr. Winslow has developed and implemented personalised treatment plans, conducted formal and informal assessments, and delivered crisis intervention for clients in need of urgent mental health care. Her expertise spans assessment, treatment planning, and behavioural intervention for both neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS, author and a reviewer for my patient advice - mypatientadvice.co.uk

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy. 

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