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02/10/2023

ADHD means having difficulty focusing on the right thing, not that focus is impossible. One of the important skills to learn is how to prevent hyperfocus from detracting from something more important at the moment.

We all hyperfocus sometimes — for good and for ill.

02/07/2023

Anxiety doesn't feel good, but if we sit with it, we realize it's not really putting us in danger. This allows us to think more deeply about what's causing it.

Stop viewing anxiety as a problem and instead view it as a gift for healing.

02/03/2023

If two people who are in a relationship both have depression, they may have a better understanding of what the other is going through. But it is still important for them to take care of their individual needs.

Navigating a relationship where you and your partner have depression can be challenging, but not impossible. Learn how to handle this dynamic and ways to cope.

01/31/2023

Addiction specialists are teaching other medical providers about the benefits of treatments such as buprenorphine. This allows treatments to be more comprehensive and up-to-date.

U.S. overdose deaths have exceeded 100,000 a year, yet few hospitals are equipped to treat patients with addiction. A new kind of treatment team connect patients with help before they're discharged.

01/27/2023

Irritability can be difficult for people with ADHD to manage for many reasons. But there are skills that can be used to keep it from becoming overwhelming.

ADHD can cause emotional dysregulation, leading to anger issues and irritability. Learn more about these symptoms of ADHD and how to manage them.

01/24/2023

Anxiety fatigues us in a way that makes it much harder for us to make decisions, resulting in more anxiety. However, there are often changes we can make to our lifestyle to feel more rested, and break free of the anxiety-fatigue cycle.

Examining the relationship between anxiety and fatigue.

01/20/2023

Anxiety is a normal emotion, but an anxiety disorder is something else. It causes physical as well as mental stress.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves persistent and excessive worrying that is disproportionate to actual risk. Learn more about GAD.

01/17/2023

Many of the thoughts that cause us pain are irrational. Therapy can help us to realize this and reduce their influence on us.

Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that can habituate negative thinking. Review causes, types, and treatment options here.

01/13/2023

"High-functioning" is a phrase some people use when symptoms of depression don't match their stereotype of it. But those cases are still serious and can be improved through mental health services.

'High-functioning' depression is not a clinical diagnosis but is instead a lay term for hidden depression that goes unnoticed. Learn the signs and what you can do.

01/10/2023

People with substance abuse disorders tend to be slower to change their behavior in response to negative outcomes. Understanding this is an important part of self-awareness. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-emotion-and-decisionmaking/202207/why-do-some-continue-drug-use-when-it-ruins

01/06/2023

When parents are worried for their teenage-children, it's easy for them to come across as judgmental and critical. But keeping communication open will allow a teen to act with more information, even if they don't seem to agree. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/adolescents-explained/202208/why-won-t-our-teens-open-and-really-talk-us

01/03/2023

Part of the reason people seek mental health services is so that they can gain a fuller understanding of their problems. You don't need to already have everything figured out to seek help.

There's a common misconception that people only go to therapy to deal with mental health conditions or major challenges, but that's just not true.