A Well Mind

A Well Mind Psychological Testing and Mental Health Services

03/06/2026

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing. It usually means your nervous system is overloaded — and doing its best to protect you.

03/03/2026

One of the biggest myths about dyslexia?
That children see letters backwards.

Dyslexia is not about vision.
It is about how the brain processes language, especially the connection between sounds and written symbols.

03/01/2026

Extra time is one of the most common ADHD accommodations. But Dr. Russell Barkley explains why it may not be the most effective.

There’s a better option.

Dr. Barkley discusses this concept in his talk “ADHD is Time Blindness,” presented at the 2009 CADDAC conference.

02/26/2026

After-school meltdowns aren’t disrespect. It's regulation finally letting go where a child feels safest.

02/24/2026

There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about ADHD — from how it’s diagnosed to how it’s treated. Let’s separate fact from oversimplification by breaking down this video.

Quick clarification: The creator’s video groups Ritalin and Adderall together, but Ritalin and Concerta are more similar (both contain methylphenidate).

Note: Psychologists in Canada do not prescribe medication.

02/23/2026

ADHD assessment is about understanding patterns — not checking boxes.

A proper assessment looks at patterns over time and across settings: home, school, work, and daily life. At A Well Mind, we gather developmental history, assess functional impairment, and rule out other possible explanations.

Thoughtful diagnosis protects people from being mislabeled — and from being missed.

02/20/2026

Supported positions and slow breathing help reduce physical effort and provide cues of safety to the nervous system.

Research shows that brief, low-demand practices can improve nervous system regulation, particularly for people with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic stress, where baseline arousal is often higher.

Consistency matters more than intensity.

02/20/2026

As Dr. Russell Barkley explains, ADHD is less about attention and more about time awareness, a difficulty often called time blindness. This means the future can feel less real or less urgent, making it harder to plan, prioritize, and act in the present based on future consequences.

Dr. Barkley discusses this concept in his talk “ADHD is Time Blindness,” presented at the 2009 CADDAC conference.

02/17/2026

You don’t have to wait until things fall apart to reach out. Therapy can support you at any stage, not just in crisis.

Family can be a source of comfort, strength, and belonging. It can also be complex, evolving, and at times, painful.Fami...
02/16/2026

Family can be a source of comfort, strength, and belonging. It can also be complex, evolving, and at times, painful.

Family Day can bring gratitude, joy, reflection, or mixed emotions. All of these experiences are valid.

Connection does not require perfection. It lives in small, meaningful moments of feeling seen, understood, and supported.

Today is a reminder that relationships can grow, heal, and change over time. And that the relationship you have with yourself is part of that story too.

Wishing you warmth and care this Family Day.

02/10/2026

Psychological testing is not a "pass or fail" situation. It’s about understanding how your brain works — and what support actually helps.

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