Mental Health

Social Connection as a Path to Healing and Well Being

A Helping Hand: The Role of Friends in Overcoming Adversity Undeniably, the benefits of strong social bonds extend far beyond our physical health. For instance, those with robust support networks are better equipped to deal with adversity. In the early 1980s, for example, researchers from the University of Michigan studied 2,700 adults who had recently…

January 22, 2025

Diagnosis of ADHD Challenges Faced by the NHS

ADHD Diagnoses: A Growing Crisis in the NHS In the heart of the UK, a silent crisis unfolds. It's not a novel virus or a sudden outbreak, but a steadily growing backlog in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. A recent BBC investigation reveals a stark reality: in many…

January 21, 2025

Symptoms Beyond ADHD Exploring Look Alike Conditions

Decoding Inattention: Unraveling the A.D.H.D. Enigma When a young boy, engrossed in his books and uninterested in his first-grade lessons, was presented to Dr. Douglas Tynan, a Delaware-based child psychologist, a common misconception was brought to light. The boy's teacher believed he had A.D.H.D., yet his behavior at home was typical for his age. Dr.…

January 16, 2025