The teenage brain is built to help young people explore the questions, “Who am I?” and “Where do belong?” Answering these questions isn’t a solitary endeavor. It’s a profoundly social one. As... Read more »
When life gets hectic, be it getting late for work, a never-ending stream of “important projects,” or your children needing most of your attention, a million little things can make your mind... Read more »
Living with ADHD as a woman often brings a double challenge — managing ADHD symptoms while coping with anxiety. Research shows that anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring conditions with... Read more »
One day, I’m going to move to Southern California and become a Buddhist! As these words hung in the air, I was overwhelmed by the urge to take them back, but it... Read more »
Imagine spending your twenties feeling “lazy” or “scattered,” only to discover in your forties—amid hot flashes and foggy focus—that you’ve had ADHD all along. For many women, this revelation arrives decades late,... Read more »
There’s a moment, in every storm when you realize that no one is coming to steer the boat but you. It might be a diagnosis you didn’t see coming. A job loss... Read more »
Think about the last time you laughed so hard your stomach hurt. Now think about the quiet warmth of holding someone you love, or the fascination of losing yourself in a good... Read more »
Opioids relieve pain but are dangerous and highly addictive. In a recent 12-month period, there were 109,600 USA drug-overdose deaths, with 70% linked to opioids. In 2023, 5.7 million people in the... Read more »
You’re sitting in a lecture hall, heart pounding as the professor calls for group discussion. You’ve practiced eye contact, rehearsed “relatable” jokes, and suppressed the urge to stim. You’re not just pretending... Read more »
Most people in the United States know what fentanyl is. They know that a tiny amount of fentanyl can kill you. They know that it can often be found mixed in with... Read more »