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Does ADHD Combined with Depression Require Special Therapy Adjustments? 

PostedSeptember 3, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 3, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice

When ADHD is combined with depression, therapy adjustments ADHD depression are often necessary to address the unique challenges posed by both conditions. The symptoms of ADHD, such as inattention, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation, can significantly interact with depressive symptoms like low mood, hopelessness and fatigue. This overlap can make it difficult for traditional therapy methods to effectively target both conditions simultaneously. 

Personalised treatment is key when addressing ADHD and depression together. Therapy must be adapted to the individual’s specific needs, ensuring that both the behavioural and emotional aspects of each condition are treated. Tailored approaches to therapy, such as combining cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for ADHD with interventions for depression, can be highly beneficial. This ensures that both attention difficulties and depressive symptoms are properly addressed. 

How Therapy Adjustments Help 

Personalised treatment 

Adjusting therapy to account for both ADHD and depression allows for more effective intervention, reducing the impact of symptoms on daily life. 

Tailored approaches 

Therapists may use techniques that target both the emotional and cognitive aspects of these conditions, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment. 

Incorporating therapy adjustments ADHD depression can help individuals manage both conditions more effectively, improving their overall mental health and well-being. 

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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