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Many people with ADHD hear the same comments over and over again, often from people who mean well. Learn why common phrases like "just try harder" or "everyone gets distracted" can be misleading, and how a better understanding of ADHD can lead to more supportive conversations.

Most people have heard of bipolar disorder, but many misconceptions still exist. From the realities of mania to the importance of sleep and stress management, here are six things everyone should know about living with bipolar disorder.

Personality traits shape how we think, feel, and relate to others. One of the most widely accepted ways to describe personality is through the Big Five model (or Five Factor Model). These five traits offer a simple framework for understanding ourselves and the people around us.

Adult ADHD is frequently misunderstood or overlooked. Here's an overview of its signs, strengths, and strategies for coping with it

Therapy can help individuals with NPD develop more adaptive ways of thinking, relating to others, and coping with life stressors. Learn more

Addiction is a chronic and relapsing psychiatric disorder affecting a large number of people worldwide. Ample evidence from basic and clinical neuroscience has demonstrated that addiction is a brain disease marked by compulsive substance use despite a host of negative consequences. Neuroscience has discovered several neural circuits underlying the behavioral expression of tolerance, craving, and withdrawal, which are critical constructs to understanding vulnerability to relap

Diagnosis is something the patient and I work on together. Our narrative of the problem—diagnosis—become

A brief summary of how personality testing can lead to a better understanding of ADHD

As a psychologist my focus is on helping people live full, meaningful lives. Often times this entails a more holistic approach. There are many physiological issues that can cause or contribute to psychological distress. One of my specialties is working with chronic illness and endocrine issues. Hormonal imbalances or disorders can cause the entire body to be out of sync. Hormones have such a huge influence on mood that it seems only natural that there would be a lot of overla