Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects nearly one in ten children in the United States. How can you know if your child is one of them? It takes a doctor’s diagnosis to be sure, but there are some warning signs parents should learn. Scroll down to learn how to know if your child has ADHD.
How to Help Someone with Postpartum Depression
A new baby is a joy – but new parenthood also comes with a host of struggles, many of them related to mental health. In particular, new mothers may face fatigue from lack of sleep, ongoing pain as their bodies heal from birth, and fluctuating hormone levels. The latter can lead to a condition known …
What Is Chronic Pain?
We’ve all felt a twinge of pain. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a paper cut, which resolves itself in minutes. Sometimes, pain can last for hours, days, or weeks, especially in the case of serious injury. But what if you’re experiencing pain for much longer? What if you’ve dealt with the same pain for months, …
What Does Depression Feel Like?
Depression is a serious medical illness that can affect how you feel, think, and behave. But how do you know if you’re suffering from depression, or if you’re just feeling a bit low? Read on if you’ve ever found yourself asking: What does depression feel like?
PTSD and Relationships
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric condition that results from a sudden traumatic event. After the triggering event, trauma survivors may experience difficulty trusting or communicating with others. These issues can accompany other symptoms that can make close relationships extremely challenging. Scroll down to find out more about PTSD and relationships, and ways …
The Difference Between ADD and ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is an extremely common neurological disorder that can dramatically affect the way a person moves through the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are an estimated 6.4 million children in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Although the condition is common, it can also …
Marriage Survival Following Substance Use and Recovery is Possible
Marriage survival following substance use and recovery is not only possible, but the result may be an even stronger marriage. The impact substance use can have on the family of a couple can be profound. The risks include a lack of trust and a shift in the dynamics of the relationship, especially if the couple …
Addiction Recovery: One Size Does Not Fit All
As we find ourselves in the midst of an opioid addiction epidemic, it is helpful to better understand the people who have been affected. The New York Times has provided an excellent article on people telling their story of addiction and recovery: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/31/opinion/addiction-recovery-survivors.html The overall message from this story is the feeling of hope. As …