Table 2. Proportions of the various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in patients with prevalent ADHD in 2023.
| Children/adolescents (< 18 years) | Adults (≥ 18 years) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No treatment (no pharmacotherapy, no psychotherapy) | 40.9% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Pharmacotherapy only (no psychotherapy) | 47.8% | 38.0% | 43.2% |
| Psychotherapy only (no pharmacotherapy) | 4.2% | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Behavioral therapy only (subcategory of “Psychotherapy only → no pharmacotherapy”) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.3% |
| Multimodal treatment (pharmacotherapy + psychotherapy) | 7.1% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Occupational therapy (regardless of other treatment modalities) | 22.4% | 3.5% | 13.5% |
Only the treatment patterns shown here apply; other treatment modalities not listed here are not included.
ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder