What is ADHD? ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting areas of the brain related to attention, impulse control, and executive functions. Unfortunately, its symptoms are often misunderstood to be a result of poor discipline, lenient parenting, or laziness; however, we must clarify that ADHD is not a…
Understanding Depression Have you ever experienced a time when the weight of life’s demands felt overwhelmingly heavy? A time when you felt trapped and hopeless, feeling like you could not escape the burden of life? As humans, it is okay to feel saddened by the loss of a loved one,…
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a physiological and psychological response to stressors. To feel worried, apprehensive, nervous, and uneasy about the future is the basis of anxiety. Now these emotions are a natural reaction to stress and perceived threats. One is expected to feel anxious about making a big life…
Prioritizing mental health is essential for the well-being of each individual. A healthy mind depends on an individual’s quality of life, physical health, productivity, performance, relationships, social connections, emotional regulation, and resilience – all of which are impacted by mental health. When mental health is protected, it enables individuals to…