ADHD
Managing stress and anxiety is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health. One highly effective technique that can help alleviate tension is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). It’s simple, yet powerful, offering a mindful approach to stress management and relaxation. In this article, we’ll explore what PMR is, how it works, and its numerous benefits for physical…
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Biofeedback is a technique that involves using real-time data from your body to help you gain control over certain physiological functions that are typically automatic, like heart rate, muscle tension, or breathing. The basic idea is that by providing you with information about what’s happening inside your body, you can learn to make small adjustments…
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For the past year, I have successfully been using the Smiling Mind meditation app with my patients and my own kids. Given this, I thought it would be helpful to write about this app and let others know about it. Smiling Mind aims to make mindfulness accessible and easy to integrate into daily life. This…
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In today’s fast-paced world, children and teenagers face a number of stressors – from academic pressures to social challenges and everything in between. In the midst of this whirlwind, meditation emerges as a powerful tool for promoting mental and emotional well-being. Let’s explore the numerous benefits of meditation for kids and teens and how it…
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Did you know that people with ADHD are more likely to also struggle with anxiety? Below is a story written from the perspective of someone with ADHD and anxiety. I hope this glimpse into their world is helpful. Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety is like riding a roller coaster through a…
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In my previous blog post, I provided tips on how to help teens with ADHD prepare for success in higher education by transitioning responsibility of ADHD in high school and obtaining academic accommodations in the college setting. This edition will focus on specific challenges managing ADHD in college and how you can help your child…
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This is a reprint of an article I wrote and was previously published in Pediatrics for Parents. Hope you all enjoy! From doctor’s visits to meetings with school officials, it is undeniable that parents play a key role in helping their child succeed in school. But what do you do once your child goes to…
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