Fig. 4

Values (n = 36) are presented as mean ± SD. Results of depression analysis according to Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) scale: The ADHD control group (ADHD Con G) vs. the ADHD music therapy group (ADHD MT G). The ADHD MT G showed statistically significantly lower CDI depression scores after the music therapy (**p < 0.01). However, the ADHD Con G had CDI depression scores that were not significantly lower after, as compared to before. Statistically significant differences between ADHD Con G and ADHD MT G (##p < 0.01). The results confirm that the application of music therapy can contribute to the reduction of symptoms of depression in children and youths with ADHD