Category Archives: Mental Health

Adult ADHD

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laurie

You know who they are. They are adults who have difficulty with organization, are easily distracted, are unable to sustain attention. They fidgeting, talk too much and interrupting  conversations often. Is it stress? ADHD or possibly even PTSD? New research shows … Continue reading →

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Loss, grief and recovery

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laurie

At some point in our lives we will all lose someone we love. If we love it will happen. It is never easy, though some people seem to handle it better than others. New research shows that one of the … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week 3/18/14

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Laurie

Remember, you don’t have to do anything. You can choose to do whatever you think is important enough to warrant your efforts. Don’t lament your responsibilities as burdensome and unavoidable. Think of the positive effects of your actions – the … Continue reading →

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Where do kids and teens learn ‘Emotional Resiliency’?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Laurie

You can call them ‘coping skills’ or ‘self soothing strategies’. This is the ability to deal with touch, challenging and often uncomfortable issues and emotions in a healthy and productive manner. Sadly, this ability is lacking in many adults who … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 3.10.14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Laurie

Of course, your eyes, ears, and brain tell you a lot about a person. And when you know a lot about a person it is easy to begin to make assumptions. But the view from the outside of a person … Continue reading →

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Eating Disorders Worldwide

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Laurie

Many people have misconceptions about eating disorders, even in Malasya, as this article in the MalasianDigest.com points out. Eating disorders can take many forms and can be life threatening. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder … Continue reading →

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Cause and Affect?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Laurie

More interesting research this time find a link between ‘energy drinks’ and mental health/addiction issues in teens. The study does say that they are not sure what the link is. I would propose that the link is actually the reverse – … Continue reading →

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A Link Between Childhood Abuse and Adult ADHD

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Laurie

Interesting new research is pointing to a correlation between childhood abuse and adult ADHD. However, what I find most interesting is that there is also research that indicates that we may, in some cases, be misdiagnosing PTSD, as ADHD. Depending on when childhood … Continue reading →

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When Healthy Becomes Obsession

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Laurie

I don’t think a day goes by that we don’t hear about some aspect of eating healthy. Whether it is to list the benefits of a Gluten Free diet or to point out the dangers of GMO’s, the media is … Continue reading →

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A Candid Look at Life with Autism

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Laurie

In this very open and personal piece, Lynn Adams shares some of the challenges and choices she has had to make in raising her children, one of whom is on the spectrum. One of the things that is very true … Continue reading →

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