Your parents always raised you to do your best. In school, you were encouraged to complete all of your homework assignments on time and study for any quizzes or tests. For extracurricular activities, you were told to practice, practice, practice. If you wanted to be…
The therapy world is filled with a lot of unknowns. If you’re not familiar with the therapy world or all of the different conditions or treatment options, it can all seem a bit overwhelming. On top of already feeling like there is too much information…
In today’s digital age, there’s a lot of information readily available right at your fingertips. You no longer have to go to the library or talk to a subject expert in a field to get necessary, relevant, and factual information. A quick Google search will…
Neurodivergence is a concept that has become more widely talked about over the past few years. In the past, thinking differently from what was considered the normal way of thinking wasn’t accepted. In today’s world, there’s a clear understanding that people can think and feel…
Many people may know that depression and ADHD are two completely separate mental health conditions. That being said, there is some overlap between the two. While each condition has its own signs and symptoms that can differentiate them from one another, some signs and symptoms…
If you thought trying to communicate with a toddler was challenging, you had no idea what would happen when that toddler grew into a teenager. Nowadays, teens are using words and phrases that you haven’t even heard of before. They add different endings to existing…
Communication is key in any type of relationship. Communication may be thought of with coworkers or friends, but the conversations that you have with your own family members are equally important. Even between family members, you still have to take the same approach in communicating…
A number of people may be familiar with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental disorder that involves unwanted thoughts that individuals will cope with through the use of compulsions. But did you know that there are actually various forms or categories of OCD? The…
Failure is something that no one wants to have happen to them. In reality, a lot more people deal with this than you may think. In school, you may have failed a homework assignment or a test. Failure may have also come while practicing a…
Social media has turned into everyone’s highlight reels. At one point in time, people posted their lunches, their outfits of the day, throwbacks, and life as it was happening in the present moment. Now, it seems like everyone has these perfectly curated and crafted photos,…
Imagine that worries, fears, and obsessions are the only things that you can focus your efforts on. No matter what the topic of conversation may be, you can’t fully participate because your brain is focused on other issues. If a family member or friend is…
Recent studies show that ADHD diagnoses in girls have increased over the past few years. Yet, many still misunderstand how the condition uniquely affects females. ADHD, traditionally associated with boys, can present differently in girls, leading to underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis. Understanding these differences is crucial…