Lead the Way Psychiatry

Lead the Way Psychiatry Lead the Way Psychiatry is a contracted provider for Sparrow Psychiatry.

Our focus is to provide mental health care for those needing medication management and/or psychotherapy.

10/23/2025

đź’™ October is Depression Awareness Month

Depression affects millions of people each year, yet it often hides behind smiles, busy schedules, and quiet exhaustion. It’s more than sadness — it’s a medical condition that impacts the way we think, feel, and function.

Raising awareness isn’t just about facts and statistics — it’s about compassion. It’s about recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know there is support available. Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or healthcare provider. Small steps toward help can lead to real healing.

Let’s use this month to listen more, judge less, and stand together in empathy and understanding. 💙

10/22/2025

🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD isn’t just about “being distracted” or “hyper.” It’s a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning — the mental gears that help us plan, prioritize, and follow through.

Too often, ADHD is misunderstood as laziness, carelessness, or bad parenting. In reality, it’s a brain-based difference that can come with incredible strengths — creativity, problem-solving, and hyperfocus — but also real daily challenges.

This month, let’s move past stereotypes and focus on understanding.

👉 ADHD can look different in adults vs. children.
👉 Women and girls are often underdiagnosed.
👉 Diagnosis and support can completely change lives.

Awareness isn’t just about knowing ADHD exists — it’s about creating a world that recognizes how brains work differently, and treating those differences with respect, not judgment. 💛

10/22/2025

🌱 Let’s Talk About Self-Esteem

Self-esteem isn’t about constant positivity or believing you’re perfect — it’s about having a balanced, realistic sense of your own worth.

Research shows that healthy self-esteem comes from:

Competence — knowing you can handle challenges

Connection — feeling heard, seen, and valued by others

Integrity — living in line with your values

Low self-esteem often hides behind overachievement, comparison, or perfectionism. The real work is not about boosting your ego — it’s about building self-respect.

Today, try this small shift:
Instead of asking, “Am I good enough?” ask, “Am I being true to myself?”

That’s where confidence quietly grows. 🌿

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention DayToday, we observe World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD)—a vital reminder tha...
09/10/2025

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day

Today, we observe World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD)—a vital reminder that su***de is preventable and compassion can be our strongest prevention tool. This year, the global theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de” calls us to replace silence and stigma with open, empathetic dialogue and actionable support.

As a psychiatric mental health practitioner, I invite you to reflect on the power of just one meaningful conversation. A simple check-in—asking “How are you really doing?”—can create a lifeline for someone who’s struggling.

Here’s how we can honor this day and make a real difference:

Encourage Open Dialogue: Share messages that promote empathy and help break down stigma.

Raise Awareness: Let others know about vital resources like 988, the U.S. Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available by call, text, or chat.
NAMI
988 Lifeline

Empower Through Resources: NAMI’s Su***de Prevention Month toolkit offers tools to spark conversation and advocate for those impacted. Learn more at:
https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/su***de-prevention-month/

NAMI

Together, we can start a wave of compassion—one conversation at a time. Because no one should ever feel alone, and healing is always possible.

If you're in crisis or thinking about su***de, please reach out to 988 or visit the NAMI link above to find help and support.

09/08/2025

🧠 Executive Functioning: The Brain’s Management System

Executive functioning skills are what help us plan, prioritize, stay organized, manage time, regulate emotions, and follow through on goals. When these skills are challenged, everyday tasks—like paying bills, completing work projects, or even keeping up with household responsibilities—can feel overwhelming.

The good news: these skills can be strengthened with practice, tools, and support.

✨ Remember: Struggles with executive functioning are not a reflection of intelligence or ability—they’re signals that our brain needs structure, support, and strategies.

If you notice yourself struggling, you are not alone. With awareness, support, and the right tools, it’s possible to build systems that make daily life more manageable.

đź’¬ What strategies or tools help you stay on track when life feels overwhelming?

đź’¬ Talking saves lives. Listening changes them. đź‘‚đź’™In a world where so many feel unheard, taking the time to truly listen ...
09/05/2025

đź’¬ Talking saves lives. Listening changes them. đź‘‚đź’™

In a world where so many feel unheard, taking the time to truly listen can be the most powerful gift you give.

A simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door to healing.

Listening without judgment shows others they are not alone.

Sharing your own struggles can remind someone that it’s okay to ask for help.

🤝 Connection is a lifeline. Every conversation has the power to bring comfort, hope, and resilience.

✨ Let’s make it normal to talk about our mental health. Let’s practice listening with compassion. Together, we can break stigma and strengthen community.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to 988 (U.S. Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) or a trusted professional. You don’t have to go through it alone. 💚

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