ADHD burnout is a term increasingly used to describe the feeling of overwhelm, exhaustion, and stress that people with ADHD may experience due to their condition. According to research, up to 93% of adults with ADHD experience burnout symptoms (ADDA, 2021) compared to only 30% of the general population (AID, 2019). This article will explore [...]
A small study conducted by University of Toulouse psychiatrist Dr. Albert Danan found that a whole-foods ketogenic diet was safe, feasible, and associated with unprecedented improvements in mental and physical health in hospitalized patients with serious mental illness. Click here to continue reading.
Learning to set boundaries is a key part of protecting your emotional and mental well-being. To do so, you might usually consider what you need from a similarly mental or cognitive perspective—for instance, "I will not reply to emails after 6 p.m. to preserve my time with family," or "That topic makes me uncomfortable to discuss, [...]
"Sharing your mental health issues with anyone can feel scary and uncomfortable. But your parents? That can feel like another level of fear. Cultural norms and mental health stigma can make it challenging to broach the subject. There’s one big reason 59.8% of young people with mental illnesses don’t receive treatment: fear. Fear prevents many people from [...]
Following a year (2021) with increases in suicide rates, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's leading suicide prevention organization, is hosting The 14th Annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC from June 25 to the 28. Over 200 Volunteer Advocates from across the country will encourage legislators to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health policies that [...]
"The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of how we interact and function in society. Our brains and behaviors experienced unprecedented upheavals, forcing us to adapt to new ways of living. In recent years, science has made bold advances in understanding how the brain and its wiring manage new situations and stress. Leading experts [...]
"Have you tried to fix someone's mental illness? When we see others struggling with mental illness, we often get the urge to help. But for most of us, we aren’t equipped to treat their disease—and trying to can negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes we have to let go and accept that we can’t [...]
"Shedding Light On Sexual Abuse In Educational Institutions. Educational institutions play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of young individuals. However, the occurrence of sexual abuse in schools and academic settings has become an alarming issue that demands immediate attention. It is essential to shed light on this topic, raise awareness, and implement [...]
Mental health clinicians have long been asked to measure the change in their patients to demonstrate treatment progress. This is typically accomplished through standardized testing, such as the Mental Status Exam (MSE). The MSE is a structured assessment conducted by healthcare professionals to evaluate an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning. It aims to gather information [...]
What is play therapy and how can it help young people with depression? To begin with Well, people’s often think of therapy as a one-size-fits-all thing. A back-and-forth conversation between the therapist and their client. I like to think of it, though, like a process of discovering the best fit for each person.
