Modern Psychological Studies
Periodical Title
Modern Psychological Studies
Volume
18
Number
2
Page Numbers
pages 89-100
Publisher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Place of Publication
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Date
2013
Abstract
The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in adults has steadily increased within the past decade. However, very few people are aware they have this disorder. Those with ADHD have higher divorce rates, school dropout rates, job termination, car accidents, and higher rates of substance abuse and alcohol dependence (Kates, 2005; Tcheremissine & Lieving, 2009). A high comorbidity rate with ADHD, anxiety, and depression has been found. This literature review includes the significant nutritional deficiencies such as neurotransmitters, trace minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and several B vitamins which are found in people with ADHD, and a description of the four main medications most commonly prescribed along with their side effects, and a list of the natural foods and supplements that can be used to assist with the symptoms of ADHD and the most common mental disorders that accompany it.
Subject
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Document Type
article
DCMI Type
Text
Extent
11 leaves
Language
English
Call Number
BF1 .M63 v. 18 no. 2 2013
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Recommended Citation
Manthey, Emilee S.
(2013)
"Attention deficit disorder in adults, nutritional deficiencies, and the treatments available: a literature review,"
Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 18:
No.
2, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol18/iss2/9
Department
Dept. of Psychology