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What Are Signs Of Anxiety In Teens And How To Help Them
Being a teenager is hard, no matter what decade you grow up in. However, it seems as if teenagers today are dealing with far more stress and pressure than past generations ever have.
Can't Motivate Your Teen? Here's A Few Tips To Help
Motivating a teenager can often feel like deciphering a complex puzzle. As parents, guardians, or mentors, it's not uncommon to find ourselves scratching our heads, wondering how to ignite that spark of enthusiasm in our teens.
What Is The Impact Of Anxiety On The Brain?
In the fast-paced world we live in, it's not uncommon for many of us to experience anxiety. Whether it's triggered by work pressures, personal relationships, or other life challenges, anxiety can cast a shadow on our well-being.
Decision Paralysis and ADHD: What is It and What Can You Do About It?
We’re not talking about standard procrastination in which a task is put off without motivation. ADHD decision paralysis is a response beyond a person’s control. They are overloaded and simply shut down.
What to Do if You Have ADHD and Sleep Troubles
It’s not uncommon for people with ADHD to have a hard time falling asleep. Unfortunately, if that’s familiar, you could find yourself in a vicious cycle. The less sleep you get, the worse your symptoms are likely to become. The worse your symptoms, the less sleep you’ll get.
What Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent?
In a world that often emphasizes conformity, the concept of neurodivergence is gaining recognition and reshaping our understanding of cognitive diversity.
Why ADHD Often Gets Misdiagnosed as Other Disorders
ADHD is a common disorder. Most people associate it with kids, but adults can receive a diagnosis, too. In fact, we’re seeing more adult cases than ever due to misdiagnosis as adolescents.
How To Help Someone With Anxiety
Experiencing anxiety is a normal human emotion. In moderation, it can be helpful as it motivates us and allows us to stay focused on the tasks at hand. However, at some point, anxiety becomes chronic and loses its purpose.
ADHD and The Connection With Social Anxiety
Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed and anxious in social situations, struggling to focus and connect with others? If so, you're not alone. The combination of ADHD and social anxiety can present unique challenges that impact various aspects of daily life.
Can Mental Health Apps Actually Help with Anxiety?
The topic of mental health has increased over the years. It's more talked about in society, the workplace, and amongst friends and family.
4 Tips for Staying Calm During Tantrums
Picture it–you’re at a park, in a restaurant, or in a grocery store when your child has a dreaded tantrum. This could be for a number of reasons–they’re hungry, thirsty, “over the experience,” etc. So what do you do?
Communication Tips To Help Improve Your Relationship With A Neurodivergent Child
Communicating with a child or teen who is neurodivergent can feel challenging for many parents. How those with autism, ADHD, or other developmental challenges communicate and see the world is unique.
Parenting Tips For Your Autistic Child
When you have a child who is neurodivergent and on the spectrum, it can feel like you are out in the wilderness with no map or guidelines. You understand how unique and special your child truly is.
Are OCD and Autism Connected?
At first glance, it seems as if OCD and Autism have very little in common. However, recent research suggests that overlaps between the two conditions do exist.
What ERP Is And How It Can Help Someone Who Has OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) is a condition that causes someone to have obsessive thoughts. These obsessive thoughts can either come in thoughts, images, ideas, or urges that cause them significant distress.
Yes, You Can Get Good Grades and Still Have ADHD–Why ADHD Myths Are Harmful
When people hear ADHD (especially those were around in the 80s and 90s during the Ritalin hubbub), they may immediately think of a few things: being too antsy to sit still, difficulties paying attention, and struggling in school.
4 Ways to Make Studying Easier with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be very daunting in itself. It impacts your ability to focus and maintain attention on a particular task compared to the average person.
How Movement Can Make You Focus Better if You Have ADHD
Symptoms of ADHD vary from person to person, especially the severity of the symptom. Fidgeting, however, is a pretty common symptom for someone with ADHD.
The Relationship Between Movement and Focus in ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common mental disorder, and it’s frequently diagnosed during childhood.
How You Can Cope with Anxiety Caused by Political Unrest
Are you feeling stressed about the current political climate? You’re definitely not alone. Many people feel stressed and uneasy, or unsure about what the future holds for them.