12-Step recovery often discusses intrusive thoughts for those struggling with addiction as an “obsession of the mind.” What this means is that these intrusive thoughts can overtake all other rational…
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Becoming a mental health advocate is something that must be done if the stigma surrounding mental health is ever going to change. While they have somewhat dissipated in recent years,…
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Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence-based reports on its efficacy, mental health medications still often receive a bad reputation. This includes ADHD medications.
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Many people are under the misconception that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is something that primarily affects adolescent populations. This is simply untrue.
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There are many people who still believe that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) only affects adolescents. Now, while it is true that ADHD is more prominent among adolescent populations, it also affects…
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Though generally symptoms are less severe, adult ADHD is generally very similar to adolescent ADHD. Essentially, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), individuals struggling with ADHD must…
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Whether people may know it or not, when they picture what a “traditional" therapy session looks like, there is a good chance that they are picturing a session of CBT.
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Undoubtedly so, the U.S. is currently facing a mental health crisis as well as a lack of adequate mental health care. The latter factor is actually contributing to the former,…
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Unfortunately, there are currently two impediments to the broader public gaining a better understanding of adult ADHD. One is that conversations often quickly turn to the stigmatization of ADHD medication…
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