ADHD is defined as “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with functioning or development” (American Psychiatric Association, 2014). ADHD can present as one or both types: inattentive or hyperactive/impulsive. People with inattentive ADHD often have difficulty with paying attention to detail, making careless mistakes, and sustaining attention for long periods of time. […]
Anxiety in Kids and How Parents Can Help
Is your child always worrying? Do they seem overly nervous about school, friends, or their own image? Are they irritable? Emotional? Unable to concentrate or sometimes appear hyper-focused? Have trouble sleeping? These are all common symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety in kids manifests itself in numerous ways, and it looks different for everyone. After a parent […]
Collective Anxiety
What Is It and How Do We Cope? Collective anxiety can be understood as what is experienced by a large number of people when the events around us lead to feelings of despair, worry and helplessness. It’s where we feel a connection between tragic events in the world to our own personal life and this […]