Study: ADHD linked to pesticide exposure

Mental health screening should begin at the grocery store.

According to a recent Health.com study: “Children exposed to higher levels of a type of pesticide found in trace amounts on commercially grown fruit and vegetables are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder than children with less exposure, a nationwide study suggests.”

Experts within the Green Mental Health movement take this further and find toxins such as pesticides and those associated with food allergies to be the true cause of most symptoms falsely classified as mental health problems.

Organic foods and fruits and vegetables from local farmer’s markets are recommended alternatives to commercial produce known to contain higher levels of  pesticides, known as organophosphates, which have been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems in children.

The more we tackle the true underlying reasons for behavioral problems the better off we all will be.

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