Diagnosis
Understanding ADHD in Men: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
What Is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition with symptoms that begin in childhood (even if not recognized during childhood) and often persists into adulthood. ADHD manifests through challenges with managing attention and concentration, controlling impulses, staying organized, and finishing tasks. In childhood, hyperactivity often presents as having a hard time staying […]
Understanding Bipolar in Men: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by a pattern of recurring significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. People with bipolar experience chronically occurring episodes of: Depression: feeling very low, fatigued, and hopeless among other symptoms common in men And one of: Hypomania: noticeable boost in energy, mood, or productivity that might […]
Should You Tell Your Child Their Mental Health Diagnosis?
The other day a colleague shared a story with me about one of her young patients who had been having terrifying intrusive thoughts of hurting other people. Understand that this was the sweetest, gentlest kid you could ever imagine. Afraid that she was going to act on those frightening thoughts, she told her parents. Her […]
Short Diagnosis Times in Autism: Impacts of Waiting Periods
Why Short Diagnosis Times Matter for Those with Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of individuals worldwide, with the CDC reporting 1 in 36 having the condition. Those with autism commonly present with symptoms including challenges in communication, social interaction, and behavior. However, due to the varying degrees of ASD and the unique ways […]