The Impact of ADHD and Depression: Treatment Approaches Explored

This essay delves into the multifaceted nature of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and depression, highlighting the importance of effective treatment strategies. It explores various approaches, including dietary supplements, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the role of exercise. The essay emphasizes the potential of natural treatments like dietary supplements for ADHD, noting their safety compared to conventional medications. It also discusses the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and the benefits of exercise in reducing symptoms and preventing suicidal thoughts. The author emphasizes the importance of considering multiple treatment options due to the complex nature of both conditions. The essay provides a comprehensive overview of the current research, offering valuable insights into managing these mental health challenges.

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Running head: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERSENSITIVE DISORDER
Attention deficit hypersensitive disorder
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Attention deficit hypersensitive disorder
Attention deficit hypersensitive disorder mostly affects children and teenagers and can go
to adulthood. It is a kind of a mentor disorder and is characterized by hyperactivity and the
inability to control impulses (Ahn J, Ahn H, Cheong and Dela Peña, 2016). A child suffering
from ADHD has problems with concentration, controlling their emotions and behavior making
treatment vital to manage such cases. Treatment can take various dimensions from medications
to counseling and behavior change. However, studies have shown that the natural way of treating
ADHD like the use of dietary supplements is safer than conventional medications as they do not
have adverse side effects. Studies have it that 50% of parents to ADHD children use the natural
remedy or both natural and medications for their children due to fear of the risks involved with
long term exposure to convectional supplements. According to studies, dietary supplements are
safer treatment for ADHD due to their therapeutic effects and negligible negative side effects. It
is, however, important to note that due to the complex nature of ADHD and its multiple causes
use of dietary supplements alone may not be sufficient prompting the use of both dietary and
medications (Bos et. al. 2016).
Although most suicidal people are depressed people, not all depressed people commit
suicide. Depression negatively affects the way one feels, acts and thinks. It is characterized by
sadness, mood disorders and lack of interest in daily activities among others (Bryan, 2019).
Suicide is when one attempts to take their life or takes their own life. Cognitive behavior therapy
is one of the measures used to treat depression. It is a psychotherapy approach to solving
psychological problems and aims at changing behavior or patterns of thinking that leads to
depression (Rabon, Hirsch and Chang, 2018). Exercise is one of the strategies that has been used
to reduce depression and suicide. Studies have it that it is a better alternative since cognitive

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behavior therapy may not be available everywhere. Some adolescents fear the stigma of
psychotherapy and side effects hence may find exercise a better option (Rabon et al. 2018).
Exercise preoccupies the victims of depression and the people contemplating suicide hence
leaving them with little or no time to think about their difficulties or problems.

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