Brighter Day Psychological Services

12/27/2025

“On the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja (Unity) calls us to strengthen our connections with family, community, and self. At Brighter Day Psychological Services, we honor unity by fostering healing, understanding, and support—because brighter days are built together.”

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Brighter Day Psychological Services

As we celebrate this season of hope, love, and renewal, we want to thank our clients, families, referral partners, and community for trusting us with your care throughout the year. It has been an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward growth, healing, and brighter days.

May your holiday be filled with peace, warmth, meaningful connections, and moments of rest. As we look ahead to the new year, we remain committed to supporting children, adolescents, and adults with compassionate, culturally responsive, and high-quality psychological services.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with clarity, strength, and continued progress. 🎁✨🎄🎄🎄

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

Boundaries are the greatest gift you can give yourself this December. 💙

Show yourself some well-deserved love and, if it's right for you, try setting boundaries with the loved ones in your life. It's not always easy, but these tips are here to guide you in unconditionally protecting your peace.

12/22/2025

For some, the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of depression. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you’re experiencing symptoms this season: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

12/22/2025

Walk for your mental health as part of OUR team! 🚶🚶‍♀️

The Out of the Darkness Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, will be on Saturday, Feb. 7th from 1 PM to 4:30 PM at Baldwin Park located at 1258 Glenridge Way, Orlando, FL, 32814.

Our team will be advocating for su***de prevention with our "You Are A Lifeguard" initiative! A Lifeguard is someone committed to recognizing the warning signs, standing beside those in need, and helping prevent su***de among teens and young adults.
🛟Visit: https://www.youarealifeguard.org/sorting to take the pledge today!

🫸🫷Join our MHACF walk team and sign up by visiting https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/367101?language=en&cmr=B0CF7D8F3D78

We can’t wait to walk with you in support of mental health! 🎉

11/27/2025

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, all of us at Brighter Day Psychological Services want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the trust, partnership, and collaboration you have shown throughout the year. We are truly thankful for the opportunity to support individuals, families, and organizations in fostering growth, resilience, and brighter futures.

Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of connection, compassion, and community—values that guide our work every day. Whether you are spending the holiday surrounded by loved ones, enjoying quiet moments of rest, or reflecting on the year’s blessings, we wish you peace, joy, and warmth.

Thank you for being a meaningful part of our Brighter Day family.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and light.
🧡 Brighter Day Psychological Services

11/26/2025

What’s Happening with the ACT?

In response to the digital overhaul of the SAT in 2024, the ACT recently launched a major update with these changes:

Test duration dropped from three hours to just over two hours
Fewer questions and more time per question
Science section is now optional
Digital or paper testing available

Recent updates to the ACT and SAT may complicate the college application process for high school students with ADHD. Here’s what families need to know about these standardized tests from Ann Dolin, M.Ed. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-dolin)

https://www.additudemag.com/act-changes-should-i-take-the-sat/

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

11/05/2025

Researchers suspect that the reason mental fatigue is so prevalent in ADHD may be related to how cognitively demanding coping with ADHD is. While a neurotypical brain is wired to intuitively tune out environmental distractors, control impulses, and sustain attention, many of the mechanisms required to do those things are dysregulated in ADHD, including weak alpha wave modulation

The result is that someone with ADHD exerts more cognitive effort to achieve the same level of productivity that someone without ADHD can achieve almost effortlessly.

With mental fatigue, there’s really only one thing you can do: rest and allow your brain to restore its energy levels. With that said, resting with ADHD is easier said than done, especially if you have sleep difficulties. So here are a few tips to help you get the rest you need:

Choose an enjoyable physical activity. If you’re feeling too anxious or unproductive to sit still and rest, try going for a walk or bike ride. Physical exercise can help your brain recover from fatigue and potentially make falling asleep easier come bedtime.

f you’ve hit a wall, staring at the unfinished work isn’t going to change anything. Step away, switch activities, and get outside if you can. Don’t bring your phone with you. Try practicing mindfulness to focus on your present surroundings and your present feelings. Name what you see and what you’re feeling right now, physically and psychologically. (Verywell ❤️)

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11/05/2025