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Having a child with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can present many challenges. It requires a lot of energy and can be very exhausting. However, as parents, there are many things we can do to help our children succeed and manage the symptoms of ADHD they experience. The important thing to remember is that kids who have ADHD are often lacking executive functioning skills which include being able to plan ahead, organize, complete tasks, control impulses and self regulate. Due to the deficits within executive functioning it is important for us as parents to provide that added structure and guidance for our children and remain patient as they work to develop those skills for themselves. The following are some parenting tips for raising children with ADHD: Stay Positive: It is important that as parents we keep a positive attitude and remain calm and focused. By so doing, our children will be more able to remain calm and focused as well. It is vitally important that we keep... Read the rest of this entry »

While we live in a society that is becoming increasingly aware of mental illness and how to interact with people who struggle with mental illness, there is still a profound stigma that exists surrounding it. As a society we understand that when an individual has a problem with their physical health they take the necessary steps to help with that problem whether it is going to the pharmacy or the doctor. However, when somebody has a problem with their mental health society seems to be less understanding of the logical steps that should be taken to help… such as going to a therapist or starting a treatment plan. There is still a lot of negative stigma surrounding mental illness in our society and it is a problem that needs to be addressed. Part of the issue comes from a lack of understanding about mental illness. Individuals who struggle with mental health are still completely capable of living a quality life. They simply need the right kind of support and help. The problem is that... Read the rest of this entry »

The BBC has an  Interesting Article on how the economic crisis is leading to an emotional crisis in many men in the face of trouble providing for their families.  The report on a survey that found men are twice as likely currently to report having suicidal thoughts, half as likely to discuss their trouble with friends or family, and while experience mental health problems in roughly equal numbers with women, they go untreated far more often. This is interesting to me for several reasons.  The suffering goes on largely in silence.  Men don’t use health care in general to the extent that women do and they absolutely don’t use mental health care to the same extent.  One could look at this as evidence that women in our society are oppressed, if it suited their purpose.  You could argue that men are healthier because they are more free from the trap of poverty and childcare.  You could also be dead wrong.  This is a perfect example of how using mental health statistics to... Read the rest of this entry »

The BBC has an  Interesting Article on how the economic crisis is leading to an emotional crisis in many men in the face of trouble providing for their families.  The report on a survey that found men are twice as likely currently to report having suicidal thoughts, half as likely to discuss their trouble with friends or family, and while experience mental health problems in roughly equal numbers with women, they go untreated far more often. This is interesting to me for several reasons.  The suffering goes on largely in silence.  Men don’t use health care in general to the extent that women do and they absolutely don’t use mental health care to the same extent.  One could look at this as evidence that women in our society are oppressed, if it suited their purpose.  You could argue that men are healthier because they are more free from the trap of poverty and childcare.  You could also be dead wrong.  This is a perfect example of how using mental health... Read the rest of this entry »