For me, ADHD is not a debilitating aspect of my life, it is a superpower and part of my DNA. The diagnosis wasn’t much more for me than a confirmation of what I already believed to be true. I am not sure if having my assessments done online and speaking to clinicians via video ch...
Moreover, making a living requires sufficient revenue to do so. Since most therapists average four to five clients per day, the hourly rate needs to be suitable to make a living with. But this doesn’t mean they only work four to five hours a day. The rest of their time is taken up...
Overcoming social anxiety is a crucial step toward better social health. Social anxiety can be debilitating, causing intense fear and discomfort in social situations. One effective method to combat social anxiety is gradual exposure. Start by facing less intimidating social situations and gradually...
Summer is often a time of fun in the sun, hanging out with family or friends, days at the lake and on the beach, camping and RVing, and overall good times. Summer can also be a time of increasedanxiety and symptomsfor some people, which can put a serious damper on summer fun. Does...
Even so, the false perception that women predominantly experience eating disorders is based on some truth, as women do tend to have a higher incidence of exhibiting disordered eating behaviors. Reducing the incidence of eating disorders in women requires an understanding of what factors make specific...
Much of the research regarding Tourette’s syndrome (TS) has focused on why certain individuals develop tics while others do not. However, a separate line of research focuses on the momentary influences that cause tics to increase or decrease in patients
I wasn’t feeling extreme stress, so I could rule that out. And while I’ve mostly recovered from OCD, I can’t change the reality of my brain’s wiring any more than I can avoid waking up every day. When I asked Jakubowski how to get out of this mess, she pointed me to a ...