Self-care is an essential part of mental, physical, and emotional health. Self-care involves taking intentional steps to nurture and care for yourself while also managing your responsibilities and obligations. Balancing self-care while having adult Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can, at times, be a struggle. Beginning to think about where to start can be even harder. Adult ADHD: Signs and Symptoms It is important to understand that Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood looks different than ADHD in childhood. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is ..read more

Living with a chronic illness presents a wide variety of challenges that extend beyond known physical symptoms. The delicate relationship between mental health and chronic illness reinforces the importance of holistic wellness and care. This blog will help individuals understand the relationship between these two aspects of well-being and provide effective strategies for managing mental health in cooccurrence with a chronic health condition. The Coexistence The coexistence of chronic illness and mental health problems is a well-known phenomenon. Individuals facing chronic health issues often f ..read more

Neurodevelopmental disorders are complex conditions that begin at early developmental stages. They can have very different presentations and can influence an individual’s quality of life and functioning. Autism and ADHD are both under the umbrella of neurodevelopmental disorders. Autism affects about 1.5% of the worldwide population. ADHD affects about 5% of people worldwide.  Autism and ADHD are more prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, but there can also be misconceptions about them. Each has distinct traits, as well as unique strengths and challenges. This blog post will provide an ..read more

Depression is an incredibly vast, challenging, and pervasive mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. When someone you care about is struggling with depression, it can be difficult to know how to help. However, your support and understanding can make a significant difference in their journey towards healing. Various compassionate ways that you can help support a friend or loved one struggling with depression can be found below What is Depression? Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, is a common and very serious mental ..read more

Making the decision to pursue addiction recovery is often challenging. The difficulties of recovery are pervasive and often stem from relationships. People often ask themselves, “Who will I spend my time with once I am sober,” “How will my family and friends relate to me,” and/or, “Do I even know anyone else who doesn’t use or drink?” These questions are all valid and common as addiction can be isolating, but recovery does not have to be.  Community Resources for Addiction Recovery Below are some of the benefits of leaning into the community while recovering from addiction. Peers can oft ..read more

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy used to improve the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. This blog will explore the pros and cons of TMS therapy.  What is TMS?  TMS uses magnetic fields to induce an electrical current at specific areas within the brain.1 When experiencing a mental health condition or a mood disorder, the brain’s ability to regulate emotions may not function at full capacity. This can result in signals along the neural pathways that normally regulate mood, emotions, and/or thoughts not working properly. TMS helps to alleviate symptoms o ..read more

As parents, the most challenging time is getting your children back into the school routine after a much-needed summer break. This transition is difficult for many families; however, it’s important to understand children may be experiencing feelings of distress, causing inconsistent attendance, and staying in school. The issue of a child refusing to attend school is better known as school refusal. It is labeled school avoidance when the behavior is consistent. The million-dollar question is, what should you do when your child doesn’t want to go to school? In this blog, I will share what school ..read more

Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States today. Overall, antidepressants are widely considered to be relatively safe medications with good efficacy in treating a variety of mental health conditions. There are risks associated with the usage of any medication such as medication side effects, symptoms related to dosage adjustments, as well as abuse, misuse, and addiction potential that must be considered.  Although antidepressants have not been shown to have the potential for addiction, it is important to explore other considerations associat ..read more

Warning: This article deals with the sensitive topic of suicide. If you (or someone you know) need support, call the toll-free, 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also text HOME to 741741 for free, which offers 24/7 support from the Crisis Text Line Check-in With Yourself If someone you love is recovering from a suicide attempt, you may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure, confused, or a myriad of other feelings. It is important to take some time to check in with yourself and to identify your feelings before supporting someone else. Ask yourself: How ..read more

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that causes people to have episodes of psychosis, which means people lose touch with reality.  What are the Symptoms of Schizophrenia? Symptoms are divided into positive and negative symptoms.  Positive symptoms (This does not mean “good.” It refers to symptoms that should not be ordinary): Hallucinations: Hallucinations are where someone sees, hears, smells, tastes, or even feels things that don’t exist outside of their mind. The most common hallucination is hearing voices.  Hallucinations are very real to the person experiencing them ..read more