ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Watch Interview from WPLG Channel 10 (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale)
Here's a link to the story on adult ADHD that ran last night on WPLG's 11pm news. http://www.local10.com/health/27944048/detail.html
My Life with ADHD
My video about having ADHD has really resonated with a lot of people. The more people I can help, the better. Remember, you are not alone! http://youtu.be/X4_KG9utB2A
New Video on Stages After an ADHD Diagnosis
Here's my video for www.Additudemag.com on the different feelings you may go through after you are diagnosed with ADHD. http://youtu.be/p1GmZFgXuYA
Why do we donate junk?
Donations of junk are creating even more work for tornado relief workers, according to an MSNBC article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43039417/ns/weather/t/after-tornadoes-junk-donations-become-challenge/ From the article: "That becomes the disaster within the disaster," said Salvation Army spokesman Mark Jones. "When people make those mass donations ... it causes the community to be overrun with them and have to deal with that [...]
Great adult ADHD article in NY Times
Great article on adult ADHD in NY Times. And there are quotes from two of my favorite people, Ari Tuckman Psy.D. and Russell Barkley Ph.D.! Health Speed Bumps on the Way to an A.D.H.D. Diagnosis By LESLEY ALDERMAN Published: May 13, 2011 Undiagnosed, the disorder can wreak havoc on relationships and one’s self-esteem. But getting a [...]
Online Questionnaire for Moms of ADHD Kids 5-13 years old
My name is Erica Merson and I am doctoral student from University of Maryland, College Park. I am conducting a research study to learn more about the experiences of mothers of children with ADHD to eventually use this knowledge to improve the understanding and treatment of families of children with ADHD. I am contacting you because [...]
Mental Health (Awareness) Month Resources
May is Mental Health Month. (Or Mental Health Awareness Month, depending on the website.) :) Here are some resources you might find helpful: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): www.nami.org NAMI StigmaBusters is "a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness". [...]
ADHD: Brain Structure Differences Found
Did you know that the ADHD brain may have a thinner cerebral cortex than the non-ADHD brain? The cerebral cortex is the thin tissue that covers the cerebrum. It's the cerebrum's outer layer. It's sometimes called the "gray matter" of the brain. In an American Journal of Psychiatry editorial, Rachel G. Klein Ph.D. reviews studies regarding [...]
My review of “Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists”
My review of Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has been posted at Metapsychology Online Reviews. It can be read at: http://metapsychology.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=book&id=6045&cn=390 An excerpt: "One of the many great features of this book is that even before it addresses specific disorders and medications, it provides the reader with a thorough background regarding the biology of psychiatric [...]
Here’s one of my blog posts translated into Mandarin!
The Lingyu Blog asked if they could translate my blog post "Happy children make happy adults" for their site. The Lingyu International Psychology Centre is based in Toronto, and they provide counseling at centers around the world. "10 Simple Solutions" has been translated into Mandarin - you can order that version here: http://www.bookssearching.com/product/100001/879068/ Here's my blog [...]