When people hear ADHD, there’s a strong association with negative thoughts. ADHD means challenges, inattention, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior…different. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder, after all. What people fail to realize is that there can be benefits to having a brain with ADHD. It’s its own superpower, in a way. Being able to look beyond the negative […]
Self-Care and Coping: Essential Tools for Living with Bipolar Disorder
Life for someone with bipolar disorder can feel extremely difficult. This is often due to constant highs and lows in their mood and overall mood swings. When managing bipolar disorder, it’s important to learn self-care and coping mechanisms that can help reduce symptoms to make life more fulfilling and enjoyable. Here are some challenges and […]
What Are the Mental Health Challenges of Menopause?
Menopause marks a major milestone in a woman’s life. While it’s a natural transition to the end of her reproductive years, the changes aren’t always easy. While we often talk about the physical parts, like night sweats and hot flashes, we don’t usually talk about the mental struggles aging women face. For women who have […]
The Rise of Digital Distractions: Tackling the Issue of Screen Time for Kids
Smartphones, tablets, computers, and television technology surround us. In today’s world of digital distractions, screen time has become a normal part of our daily routine. Modern-day technology has many benefits. However, it presents many challenges when it comes to managing screen time for children. It can be difficult to navigate this issue as parents, so […]
Is Phone Use Distracting Parents?
There’s no denying we’re living in a digital age. That includes having just about everything we need — from entertainment to news — in the palm of our hands. Over 310 million Americans are smartphone users — many of them parents. While smartphones have plenty of perks for parents, they can also become problematic if […]
Depression in Teens of Color: How Is It Different?
Depression is becoming more common among teens with each generation. Technological access, peer pressures, and overall life stress are contributing factors to the growing numbers. For teens of color, depression can look a little different due to additional factors outside of their control. Here’s a look at some of these differences. Different Stigmas and Beliefs […]
How to Help Your Teen Cope With Grief
Being a teenager isn’t easy. Teenagers go through many different changes internally and externally. On top of that, they’re building relationships and connections with others. They’re forming strong bonds that they hope to carry into adulthood. But there are positives and negatives to everything. Where there is life, there is also death. Teens can have […]
3 Signs You’re Experiencing a Trauma Bond
A trauma bond refers to a deep connection between two individuals — a victim and an abuser. Typically, this kind of bond occurs in romantic relationships, when those two individuals are around each other frequently. Trauma bonding impacts nearly everything about a relationship, largely because of how the victim feels. The victim in a trauma bond […]
The Role of Relationships in Stress Management and Recovery
Modern-day life is filled with hefty demands, challenges to overcome, and social situations to navigate. When any of these become the slightest bit overwhelming, stress is a natural response. Stress should come and go, but if it starts to become a more chronic problem, it can begin to take a toll on your mental health. […]
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques to Combat Anxiety
Anxiety is a powerful feeling, creeping in during the most unexpected times, leaving us feeling tense, irritable, and exhausted. We all struggle with anxiety, whether it’s stressors at work, difficulties with relationships, or taking time to care for ourselves. However, amongst the chaos of worrying and stressing, there is hope! Mindfulness and relaxation techniques are […]