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ADHD among Girls and Women
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders in children, affecting an estimated 3% to 9% of U.S. children. According to the American Psychiatric Association, about half of those children will carry symptoms into adulthood. Males are generally more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females, with a…
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7 Ways to Use Meditation for Anxiety Relief
The brain is the part of the body where meditation really works its magic. Meditation teaches one to cope with negative emotions and practice viewing heightened emotions as passing states — teaching you how to recognize and respond to your feelings rather than instantly reacting to them. This not only changes our mindset and perspective…
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The Importance of Taking a Mental Health Day
Sick days are for more than just the flu. Exhausted? Emotionally drained? Overwhelmed? Feeling completely wiped after a long day at work? (I will say this until I’m blue in the face…) There’s nothing wrong with taking time to focus on your own mental well-being Everyone has bad days now and then, but when you…
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