Tag: anxiety
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Suicide Prevention Month: ADHD and a Risk We Need to Talk About
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remember those we have lost, support people who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and make sure people know where to turn when they need help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September each year as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with an…
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How to Get Diagnosed With ADHD as an Adult
Maybe you’ve always been forgetful. You lose track of time, start projects you don’t finish, procrastinate until the pressure becomes unbearable, or find yourself wondering why everyday tasks seem to require so much effort. Or maybe you were doing reasonably well until adulthood became more complicated. Work. Bills. Relationships. Parenting. Managing a household. Keeping track…
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ADHD in Women: 12 Signs That Often Go Undiagnosed Until Adulthood
For many women, ADHD doesn’t look like the stereotype. There may have been no bouncing off classroom walls, constant disciplinary problems, or obvious hyperactivity. Instead, ADHD may have looked like daydreaming, procrastination, losing things, staying up all night to finish assignments, or working twice as hard as everyone else just to stay organized. Some women…
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ADHD Test for Adults: Screening vs. a Real ADHD Assessment
If you’ve ever searched “Do I have ADHD?” online, you’ve probably encountered dozens of ADHD quizzes and screening tests. Some take only a few minutes and may give you an immediate result suggesting that ADHD is likely—or unlikely. These tools can be useful. But an ADHD screening is not the same thing as an ADHD…
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Podcast Episode: ADHD in College: Getting Assessed for Academic Accommodations
Pip: Valerie Holcomb writes about ADHD, and this week she covers two territories where the stakes are genuinely high: getting the institutional support college requires, and understanding why a single critical email can feel like the floor dropping out. Mara: Right — we have college accommodations on one side, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria on the…
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Do I Have ADHD? Signs of ADHD in Adults
Do you start things but struggle to finish them? Lose track of time? Forget why you walked into a room? Put off simple tasks until suddenly they become emergencies? Maybe you can focus for hours on something that interests you—but answering an email you’ve been avoiding for three days feels nearly impossible. At some point,…
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV): The Secret Language of Your Nervous System
When most people think about heart health, they focus on Heart Rate—the number of times your heart beats per minute. However, there is a much more nuanced metric that offers a direct window into your mental health and resilience: Heart Rate Variability (HRV). What is HRV? A healthy heart does not beat with the mechanical…
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Navigating Anxiety After the Inauguration: A Time of Uncertainty and Change
Inauguration days are often full of hope and anticipation, signaling a new chapter for a country or organization. They bring with them the promise of change, the optimism of new leadership, and the belief that a better future is on the horizon. But for many, the days following the inauguration can also bring an unexpected…
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Understanding Cognitive Distortions: Unraveling the Tricks Our Minds Play
In the intricate labyrinth of the human mind, cognitive distortions stand as deceptive signposts, leading us down twisted paths of thought. These distortions, or faulty thinking patterns, can subtly influence our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors, often steering us away from reality and into a maze of negativity and irrationality. Understanding and recognizing these cognitive distortions…
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Exploring Concierge Therapy: Personalized Mental Health Care for Modern Living
In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards personalized and convenient healthcare services, and mental health care is no exception. One emerging approach that has gained popularity is concierge therapy. This unique model of therapy offers tailored and flexible mental health support to individuals seeking a more personalized and convenient treatment experience. In…
