Month: July 2021

Everything You Need to Know About OCD OCD Guide: Everything You Need to Know About OCD Table of Contents Obsessive compulsive disorder, more commonly known as OCD, is one of the most common mental health disorders. Here is your complete OCD guide to understanding this disorder.  OCD Guide: What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder, more commonly known … Read more

How to Diagnose ADHD in Adults How to Diagnose ADHD in Adults Table of Contents What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by trouble paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood and can often carry over into adulthood. However, in some cases, ADHD may … Read more

Adult ADHD Symptoms Adult ADHD Symptoms Table of Contents What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by trouble paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood and can often carry over into adulthood.    However, in some cases, ADHD may not be diagnosed until someone … Read more

How to Diagnose ADHD in Adults Table of Contents What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by hyperactivity, trouble concentrating, and impulsive behaviors. Oftentimes, ADHD is diagnosed in childhood when a child is showcasing behavioral issues at school. However, some cases of ADHD may not be diagnosed until adulthood. … Read more

Adult ADHD Adult ADHD Table of Contents Adult ADHD, a relatively misunderstood disorder in the medical community, affects 4% of adults worldwide. Many of these adults may not even be aware they are suffering from the disorder. Here is detailed information on how to recognize adult ADHD and what you can do to manage your … Read more

Symptoms of OCD Symptoms of OCD Table of Contents What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that involves the destructive cycle of obsessions and compulsions. While many people will experience some form of obsessions and compulsions throughout their life, what sets OCD apart from these common behaviors is that those with OCD … Read more

What is ADHD in Adults? What is ADHD in Adults? Table of Contents What is ADHD? Before we get to what ADHD is in adults, we first should answer the question, what is ADHD? According to the American Psychiatric Association, “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children.”1 Some ADHD symptoms … Read more

Medication for OCD Medication for OCD Table of Contents What is OCD? According to the International OCD Foundation, OCD “is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions.”1 These compulsions can vary from fears of germs to … Read more

Treatment for OCD Treatment for OCD Table of Contents What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by the combination of obsessions and compulsions. While obsessions are unwanted and intrusive thoughts and urges, compulsions are behaviors that the individual will engage in to pacify the obsessions. With the combination of both … Read more