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Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy for Treating ADHD

Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy for Treating ADHD

In recent years, the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become increasingly common. According to an article in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, “ADHD has a global prevalence of 5.9% to 7.1% in children and…
Was My PTSD Misdiagnosed as Depression?

Was My PTSD Misdiagnosed as Depression?

Mental health treatment should be supportive and kind. It should be challenging yet educational and healing. If not, a person’s mental health may be more harmed. Proper treatment and diagnosis are necessary for healing. However, post-traumatic…
How Does Living With Untreated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Affect My Life?

How Does Living With Untreated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Affect My Life?

Some cultures do not accept mental health problems as real. They may teach people to bury their problems, or a person is too embarrassed, so they ignore the symptoms. Whatever the reason, it is possible to miss the symptoms of a disorder. Attention…
What Can I Expect From Mental Health Treatment?

What Can I Expect From Mental Health Treatment?

Living and thriving with a mental health disorder, or psychiatric disorder, is possible. However, when you first start exhibiting symptoms and behavioral changes from a developing psychiatric disorder, it can be hard to imagine living with…
I'm in Mental Crisis: How Can I Get Help?

I’m in Mental Crisis: How Can I Get Help?

Prolonged stress or exposure to trauma can cause a mental crisis. Being in a mental crisis can make everyday activities, such as brushing your teeth or talking to people, that much harder. It can make emotions feel more intense and overwhelming.…
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder and What to Do Next

Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder and What to Do Next

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, as its commonly known, is a developmental disorder that first appears in early childhood. Roughly one in 36 children are diagnosed with some form of ASD, making the condition very common. The reason ASD is…
Someone I Love Is Experiencing Dissociation: How Can I Help?

Someone I Love Is Experiencing Dissociation: How Can I Help?

Watching a loved one go through a mental health crisis or learn to manage a new diagnosis can be challenging. You want to help but may not know how. Unfortunately, someone struggling with a mental illness, such as dissociation disorder, must…
How Can Alter Behavioral Health Help Me Replace Negative Behavioral Patterns With Healthy Ones?

How Can Alter Behavioral Health Help Me Replace Negative Behavioral Patterns With Healthy Ones?

People's emotions and behavior are connected. Negative thoughts and emotions can lead to inappropriate coping methods, such as using substances or having unsafe sex. However, with the proper skills and tools, you can manage your emotions and…
How Can I Effectively Manage Bipolar Disorder In the Workplace?

How Can I Effectively Manage Bipolar Disorder In the Workplace?

When a person has bipolar disorder, they will find that it weaves itself into all aspects of their life. This holds true for both home and work. When bipolar begins affecting someone's job, it can start to feel overwhelming in an entirely new…
How Can CBT Help Me Prioritize My Mental Health?

How Can CBT Help Me Prioritize My Mental Health?

Before COVID, it was not uncommon for a person to be told they could only take a certain number of sick days. It was a bit taboo to use those days for mental health care. Since the pandemic has exposed everyone to new viruses and stressors,…