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How to Measure Therapy Progress When Treating Both ADHD and Depression 

PostedSeptember 3, 2025
UpdatedSeptember 3, 2025
ByMy Patient Advice

Measuring therapy progress measurement ADHD depression is essential for understanding the effectiveness of treatment for individuals with both ADHD and depression. Given the complexity of these two conditions, tracking progress requires using a combination of assessment tools and outcome tracking methods to capture improvements in both emotional and cognitive symptoms. 

Assessment tools for ADHD and depression often involve standardised questionnaires and scales, such as the Conners’ Rating Scales for ADHD and the Beck Depression Inventory for depression. These tools help healthcare professionals evaluate changes in mood, attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation over time. Additionally, outcome tracking can be done through regular feedback from the individual in therapy, noting how they feel about their daily functioning, mood, and relationships. 

How Therapy Progress Measurement Helps 

Assessment tools 

By using validated assessment tools, therapists can measure changes in both ADHD and depression symptoms, providing a clear picture of progress. 

Outcome tracking 

Ongoing tracking of outcomes helps adjust the treatment plan as needed, ensuring that therapy remains effective in addressing both conditions. 

Therapy progress measurement ADHD depression is crucial for understanding whether treatment is working and for making necessary adjustments, helping individuals manage both ADHD and depression more effectively. 

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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