Effectiveness of Mind-body interventions in dealing with ADHD and learning disability: A Review

Abstract

The relationship between mind and body is much stronger than we generally comprehend. The more researchers and practitioners explore the realm of mind-body therapies, the more possibilities are created and new hope is kindled. Although a bulk of literature is available on mind-body medicine, there is still a dearth of studies based on their application among children who have some neurodevelopmental problems. This paper is an attempt to review the research available on the application of therapies like hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and meditation to children with ADHD and learning disabilities. The study also aims to suggest ways to design better interventions using the aforementioned tools in the treatment of childhood disorders and to encourage more robust empirical studies.