Ruth Adams Psychology

10/11/2025

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08/11/2025

These calm, connection-based phrases set clear limits and keep the relationship intact. 💛

✨ Save this for when you’re feeling frustrated or overwhelmed or share with a parent who might benefit from this as well

07/11/2025

Treating our children with respect doesn’t mean giving in to everything they want.

It means seeing them as people — not projects.

Listening, even when we disagree. Considering their perspective, even when we can’t meet every request. And responding with fairness, not frustration.

Because respect isn’t about approval — it’s about dignity.

It’s the way we say, you matter, even when the answer is no. ❤️

07/11/2025

Meditation Retreat Sparks Rapid Brain & Immune System Changes

Researchers found that a short but intensive retreat combining meditation and healing practices produced sweeping effects across brain networks and blood biology.

Participants showed strengthened neural integration, increased endogenous opioids, metabolic shifts, and gene-expression changes associated with cognitive and immune function.

Post-retreat blood even promoted neuronal growth in the lab, revealing system-wide physiological engagement.

The results point to meditation as a powerful non-drug intervention capable of inducing whole-body biological change.

07/11/2025

Naturally we view ourselves as victims of trauma because that's the reality. But the reality is also that we survived.
Moving towards thriving is a tough next step, but our starting point is that we've already overcome the worst.
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07/11/2025

If your heart is beating, you are enough. You have already won the lottery: to be here, in this lifetime, inevitably growing and evolving. At the end of the day, you will have traveled a ways; you will have aligned and embraced aspects of yourself; you will have stretched your capacity to explore love.

You have everything you need for this adventure. Now just appreciate the ride…

Drop a 💚 if you are willing.

06/11/2025

Trying new things is no luxury; it's a proven and essential mental-health tool that delivers a range of benefits, especially for those who have struggled with depression.

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06/11/2025

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💊 ADHD Medication: Beyond Focus—It Can Save Lives

ADHD drugs like Ritalin and other stimulants do more than sharpen attention—they can protect people from real-world dangers. A large-scale study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, published in the British Medical Journal, tracked nearly 150,000 individuals aged 6–64 with ADHD between 2007 and 2018.

Researchers discovered that starting medication within three months of diagnosis didn’t just improve concentration—it significantly lowered the risks of substance misuse (–15%), suicidal behavior (–17%), and criminal activity (–13%). Even repeat incidents dropped further, suggesting a powerful link between timely treatment and long-term safety.

Psychiatrists say these findings change how we view ADHD care—it’s not only about academic or workplace focus, but also about protecting health, stability, and even lives. As Dr. Samuele Cortese summarized, “Now we have evidence they can reduce these risks.”

It’s a reminder that effective ADHD treatment can help people stay safer, healthier, and more in control—far beyond the classroom.

📖 Source:
Cockerill, Jess. “ADHD Drugs Do Much More Than Help You Focus, Study Reveals.” ScienceAlert, 26 Oct 2025.

04/11/2025

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01/11/2025

If you are fortunate enough to have a small circle of true-blue friends, you are lucky indeed.

This is a buffer when times are challenging, or even if you’re evolving from one stage to another.

It’s a non-judgment zone where you can regroup, refresh, and re-emerge more rooted in who you are.

That is one of the treasures of this journey; it’s worth your time and attention.

Drop a 💞if you agree!