Medication in Your DMs? Medication in Your DMs? Lets face it: we have been living in the social media age for quite some time. As we scroll through our Instagram or TiKTok feeds, we are met with countless ads for clothes and streaming subscriptions. More recently, however, a new player has made its way to […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia The Dos and Don’ts of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia Watching someone you love experience dementia is heart-wrenching. However, knowing how to care for your loved one with dementia can help maintain that connection for as long as possible and in […]
5 Coping Strategies for ADHD 5 Coping Strategies for ADHD Coping with ADHD in your everyday life can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. You might feel distracted or find yourself becoming overwhelmed. Yet, developing proper coping strategies can help you manage your ADHD in an effective and efficient way, allowing you to achieve all […]
ADHD Coaching Tips ADHD Coaching Tips Break large assignments and tasks into smaller parts. Work for 25 minutes, then take a short break. Use a timer! Keep to a routine. For example, homework can be done the same place and same time every day. Set up intrinsic and extrinsic reinforcer/reward Set a schedule. Right the […]
ADHD – Back To School Tips ADHD – Back to School Tips Going back to school can be a stressful experience for a child with ADHD. Here are some tips to make the transition a little less stressful: Tip #1 Communication! Discuss with your child what he/she should expect, what the morning routine prior to […]
ADHD versus Bipolar: What Are the Differences? ADHD versus Bipolar: What Are the Differences? Life can be hard enough in children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, comorbidities can make matters even more challenging, whether trying to succeed at school or work. Bipolar disorder is more likely to occur in children and […]
Partners in crime: The Two A’s, Anxiety and ADHD Partners in crime: The Two A’s, Anxiety and ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are true partners in crime. While they are two different diagnoses, they are intimately linked. People with ADHD experiencing tardiness, shortcomings, stigma, procrastination, and uncertainty often experience situational anxiety at […]
Depression and ADHD: Partners in Crime? Depression and ADHD: Partners in Crime? Trouble focusing, eating habit changes, and trouble sleeping can all be signs of both ADHD and major depression. However, the two are not the same. While sometimes they can be confused with one another, they can also sometimes both co-occur. When ADHD and […]
Times Report: TikTok Users Providing Help for Adult ADHD Times Report: TikTok Users Providing Help for Adult ADHD The diagnosis, research, and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have long been biased towards young white boys. Often, women of color have been ignored and left undiagnosed until adulthood. According to a recent article in […]
Cognitive Effects of COVID-19 Cognitive Effects of COVID-19 All over social media and the news, COVID-19 brain fog is the talk of the town. But what causes the neurological effects? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, can affect brain health either directly or indirectly. First, the virus can directly infect the cells of the […]