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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning and development. Though ADHD is diagnosed during childhood, it can also affect adults. To help you understand more about ADHD, here are the signs and symptoms that you …

Have you been feeling drained and burnt out lately but don’t seem to know why? Are you usually positive and upbeat, but have now become more upset, anxious, and stressed than you’ve ever been in your life? Do you think there might be someone in your life triggering all these …

How often do you feel lonely? While it’s common for all of us to experience loneliness every now and then, what do we do if the feeling persists more than we’re used to? If not dealt with properly, loneliness can grow into something harmful to our mental health. We’ve gathered …

Are you feeling down or sad all the time for “no reason”? Have you ever felt persistent sadness and then felt even more discouraged because you didn’t know why? It’s not as simple as thinking yourself into happiness, and harshly judging yourself for how you’re feeling can make matters worse. …

Some people are often cheerful, successful, and seemingly put-together. You would probably never even guess that there is something bothering them because of how well they conceal their mental illness and make you think their lives are perfectly happy and fine. It’s terrifying to think that those closest to us …

We all have different ways of dealing with stressful circumstances. Coping mechanisms are go-to strategies you consciously or unconsciously implement to self-soothe in the face of stress and or trauma that help your emotional well-being. The caveat is that not all coping skills are healthy. What can seem like a …

Are you looking for advice on how to deal with rejection in a healthy way? Dealing with rejection is something everyone faces at some point in their lives, whether that’s not getting hired for a job or accepted into an organization, having one of your ideas shut down, or being …

When we feel low or sad, we need to feel like we can count on our loved ones for support, guidance, and love to help pick us back up. However, sometimes, words of support that may seem positive can aggravate negative feelings and emotions. Toxic positivity is a form of …

Mental disorders are classified as medical conditions that affect your moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Mental disorders vary from person to person and can last either short or long term. You’ve likely heard of conditions like Schizophrenia or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder before – you know someone diagnosed with one of these …

Depression is more than having a cloud hanging overhead. Depression negatively changes the way you act, feel, and think about yourself. It can be alienating and debilitating. Did you know that depression can occur in varying degrees, from mild, to moderate, to severe? In this video, we’ll be focusing specifically …