Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioral condition that makes it difficult to focus on everyday routines and requests. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder among children in the US. Sleep Disorders, also called sleep-wake disorders, involve problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, which result in daytime distress and… continue reading »
The APA defines Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD, as a “behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging.” ADHD affects 12.8% of children living in Ohio, with 7.7% of these children on medication for ADHD according to the CDC. While children are primarily diagnosed with ADHD, adults can continue to exhibit… continue reading »
Growing up is hard. While most people yearn for yesteryear as they grow older, they tend to forget that — at times — it was incredibly difficult. Many young people struggle with their self-confidence and obsess over their appearance until it becomes an issue. Among the more common issues are eating disorders. According to the… continue reading »
Most of us remember what it was like to grow up. It was full of wonder, change, and discovery. But once you grow older and become a parent yourself, you often forget what the various stages of adolescence are like. From time to time, we all need a reminder of how chaotic growing up can… continue reading »
Identifying the Three Types of ADHD Do you feel like you have always struggled to stay focused for extended periods of time? Have you always been full of energy, never able to sit still without wanting to tap or fidget or move? Have you always felt like your brain was leaping from topic to topic,… continue reading »
Signs of Teen Dating Violence Every parent worries about who their teenager dates. After all, who could be good enough for your little ray of sunshine? However, some cases warrant more concern than others. Many people associate violence between romantic partners with adult married couples. But the truth is that teens experience dating violence, too…. continue reading »
How to Help Someone With ADHD Without Medication At a young age, I was told I had ADHD. You know those drawings young preschool kids do with crayons when they can barely hold a crayon? Where it’s all circles and swoops and running off the edge of the paper? If that drawing was in a… continue reading »
Providing Care When You Need It Most If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. There comes a point in time when each one of us will need a helping hand, especially when it comes to our mental health. In some instances, that helping hand may be needed sooner rather than later. And… continue reading »
How Much Sleep Does Your Teen Need? Probably More Than They’re Getting There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep, and the older we get, the more we cherish it. But that wasn’t necessarily the case when we were teens. Remember pulling all-nighters with our friends? What about staying up too late to watch reruns… continue reading »
The Age of Cyberbullying, and What You Can Do The world is a lot different from the way it was 10 years ago, let alone 20 to 30 years ago. How we work, learn, and communicate has shifted dramatically over the last few decades. That goes for everyone, from those operating a Fortune 500 company… continue reading »
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