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ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday routines. Your finances are no exception: Once you start noticing all the ways the condition can cost you money, it’s easy to see why people coined the term “ADHD tax.” Lindsey Konchar, a

A few years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a formal advisory describing loneliness and social isolation as an epidemic — the same kind of warning used in the past for public health matters like smoking. He compared the physical health impact of chronic isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness doesn’t always mean being alone,

Understanding whether you’re experiencing depression or just going through a lazy period can be life-changing. While both can look similar on the surface — reduced productivity, staying in bed longer, avoiding responsibilities — the underlying causes and required interventions are vastly different. Misidentifying depression as laziness can delay crucial treatment, while mistaking laziness for depression might

Workplace bullying and adult bullying in general are big problems in the United States. According to a 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute Survey, 49% of Americans say that they’ve been impacted by bullying in the workplace. Workplace bullying describes a pattern of mistreatment within a work environment that includes behaviors such as personal attacks, exclusion and

Oct. 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a great opportunity to review your business’s emergency plan. For small businesses, that plan can slip through the cracks because it doesn’t feel important enough, but preparing before an incident is key to staying in good legal standing. Mental health crises can present in many different ways. An

When parents talk about needing a village, they generally mean the people who show up when they need support, like a neighbor who watches their kid for an hour when they’re stuck at work. As a new school year starts, that village is doing more than the phrase implies. Parents of school-age children now name

Executive functions (EF) are the brain’s management system, and control key skills like focus, planning, and managing emotions. Anyone can have trouble with executive function from time to time, especially if you’re short on sleep or dealing with a lot of stress. But for many people with ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence, these executive

As daylight hours shrink and winter weather settles in, millions of Americans brace for a familiar seasonal shift: lower energy, declining motivation, and a noticeable drop in mood. But which cities feel the “winter blues” more than others, and how are Americans coping with the seasonal slump? To find out, Rapid Garden POS analyzed hundreds of

You’ve decided to seek help for your mental health. You may have thought about it for months. Or a hard week may have led you to seek care. Either way, you have taken an important first step, and what happens next shouldn’t be the hard part. But for many people, it is. And where you

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on by the changing seasons. It can be an overwhelming, jarring type of depression. Most people, when first dealing with it, aren’t sure how to cope with seasonal depression. They begin feeling sapped of energy and interest during the fall, and their condition continues to worsen as winter progresses.

When a loved one struggles with addiction, it’s easy to become resentful. Families see the addicted person prioritizing their substance above all else, but what they often don’t see are the underlying challenges leading to those actions. For many people who struggle with addiction, as AdCare Rhode Island explains below, there’s a mental illness for

Type “ADHD test” into a search bar and millions of results likely appear in under a second, many promising an answer in just a few minutes. It’s easy to see the appeal of taking an online test: a few questions, a few minutes, and the guarantee of an answer. But here’s the catch: Most people

If you’re experiencing symptoms like trouble sleeping, brain fog, and issues with mood, you might be thinking, “Am I in perimenopause, do I have ADHD … or is it both?” The easiest way to tell the difference between ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and perimenopause symptoms is to think about timing. Perimenopause symptoms show up during

Burnout is a response to chronic workplace stress that can leave people feeling exhausted, detached from their jobs, and less effective at work. Unlike everyday tiredness, burnout tends to build gradually and may be influenced by workload, lack of control, unclear expectations, and limited support.   Burnout develops from chronic, unmanaged workplace stress and often

If you live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may have a hard time getting things done in a timely manner. Procrastination can be a sign of ADHD — especially when it’s driven by difficulties with executive functioning rather than a lack of motivation. It’s not like you don’t understand the importance of the tasks

When young people need support with their mental health, many first turn to a peer. A 2026 UnitedHealthcare survey of more than 2,000 U.S. college students and young adults found that 47% would talk to a friend first about a mental health concern, compared with 23% who’d seek out a trusted adult. Yet data also

There aren’t many losses in life that compare to grief after suicide. It’s intense, unique, and devastating. Many people can’t understand this type of grief unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Suicide grief is complicated and can be more isolating than other forms of grief. Your pain might feel so deep that it seems like you’ll

Cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) is a set of symptoms marked by frequent daydreaming, brain fog, slow processing speed, daytime sleepiness, and low energy. In the mid-1980s, clinicians and researchers started documenting this neurodevelopmental pattern. Back then, they called it “sluggish cognitive tempo.” In 2023, it was renamed as cognitive disengagement syndrome. The new name highlights

If you’re someone who’s more suspicious than stoked about AI, it can be stressful to see just how ubiquitous it’s becoming in basically every aspect of your life. Your day-to-day routine now involves dodging and deciphering AI-generated content, watching once-useful apps get cluttered with unwanted AI features, and begging customer service chatbots to let you

In 2023, 6,398 Veterans lost their lives to suicide, according to the latest data from the VA from the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. For Suicide Prevention Month, The Ad Council and Army veteran Raphael Rigaud, working with the national “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” campaign, offer insights into how veterans can check in

A lot of emotional pain stays private for many people, and the loneliness around it can make speaking to another person feel harder than saying nothing at all. But AI has moved into daily life faster than expected, and some people are now typing personal concerns into a chatbot that they have never brought to

The term neurodivergent is everywhere lately — in headlines, in conversations, in captions on your social feed. Maybe you use it to describe yourself. Maybe someone you love uses it, and you want to understand it better. Either way, it’s a word worth understanding, since it covers a lot of ground. This article from Understood

Addiction acts as a wrecking ball not only for the life of the person struggling but to their entire family unit. Author David Sheff summed up the experience in his memoir “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction”: “Anyone who has lived through it, or those who are now living through it, knows

  Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world. Research from 2023 found that one person died by suicide every 11 minutes in the U.S. Despite this, suicide is considered preventable — especially when you’re familiar with suicide warning signs. Most people who take their own life exhibit warning

  Most people don’t spend much time thinking about loss until it arrives on their doorstep. Grief is one of the most universal experiences humans share, and yet it’s still one many rarely feel ready for. After experiencing loss, people can be left reeling, unsure how to grieve, and often wondering whether or not what

  People have never had more information about their sleep. With smartwatches and sleep trackers, readiness scores, recovery metrics, and viral “sleepmaxxing” advice, Americans are constantly searching for the perfect night’s sleep. But for some people, that pursuit is actually making sleep worse. The condition is called orthosomnia, an unhealthy obsession with achieving perfect sleep.

  Have you ever texted through an argument? Sent a meme or reel to break the ice after a confrontation? Used a dating app? Digital tools and technology are already part of relationships today, so it may not come as a surprise to learn that artificial intelligence (AI) is also entering the field of therapy.

  Treating ADHD isn’t a “one size fits all” journey — there’s no one treatment that works for everyone. Medication remains one of the most effective options for kids and adults. Stimulants are the most common type of medicine for ADHD. Research shows that about 70% of children and adults taking stimulants notice an improvement

  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder marked by patterns of inattention and, in some cases, hyperactivity or impulsivity that interfere with the ability to function or develop. While it’s not curable, ADHD is very treatable. Typical ADHD treatment plans include therapy, behavioral modifications, and, for some people, stimulant or non-stimulant

  You could be feeling emotional for a variety of reasons. Maybe you had a stressful workday and had to repress your emotions in front of your colleagues. Or maybe you witnessed something distressing or traumatic and are trying to process that experience. When you’re alone, you may feel able to release your emotions without

  Grief counseling in the workplace matters because grief does not arrive at work as a neat, visible event. It shows up as: The employee who was once responsive and now goes quiet for days. The manager who keeps rescheduling one-on-ones because every conversation feels too heavy. The high performer whose deadlines start slipping after

  One of the biggest misconceptions about boundaries is the idea that they should shape other people’s behavior. For example, let’s say you have a family member who’s a night owl. They tend to call you after you’ve already gone to bed. But since you have to wake up early for work, you silence your

  Everyone experiences loss at some point in their life, but it’s how they process that loss and adapt to a new reality that defines their grieving journey. Part of that journey often includes a habit few people discuss openly, as many still speak to someone they can no longer call or visit. Some save

  Anticipatory anxiety is excessive dread about an event or situation that hasn’t happened yet. From political instability and the rapid adoption of AI, to unpredictable wildfires, anticipatory anxiety is something many are struggling with right now. Researchers and clinicians describe it as an “anxiety state rooted in uncertainty.” Your emotions are “forward leaning,” in

  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults—roughly 59 million people—live with a mental health issue, ranging from anxiety or depression to schizophrenia or addiction. While treatment options and access to care have increased in recent years, fewer than half of these people receive mental health services. Continued efforts

  The average American who develops a mental health condition waits around 11 years before receiving any treatment. This figure has barely changed for many years, despite growing media coverage raising awareness and the expansion of mental health benefits in insurance coverage. Cost, the difficulty in recognizing a problem and stigma all play a part

  Financial stress is one of the most consistent triggers of anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults. The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Stress in America survey of more than 3,300 U.S. respondents found that 73% of them rated the economy as a significant source of stress, making it the second most common stressor in the

  For autistic people, masking—presenting yourself in a way, either consciously or unconsciously, to fit in better in a neurotypical world—can be both necessary and exhausting. That’s where the concept of “unmasking” comes in. Unmasking is the process of making space for your autistic or neurodivergent traits to shine through in your day-to-day life. It’s

  Researchers and mental health professionals are gaining deeper insight into how identity shapes emotional well-being, stress, and support needs. Throughout the 21st century, mental health awareness has risen, encouraging public conversation on issues once taboo to talk about. Societal awareness helped de-stigmatize going to therapy, taking medication, and talking openly about mental health issues,

  An employee finally decides to ask for help. Maybe their work has slowed. Maybe they have been missing sleep. Maybe they have been holding it together for months and can feel that changing. For an HR or benefits leader, that moment matters. The first experience an employee has with a mental health benefit can

  What if your next therapy appointment involved opening an app instead of talking to another human? From chatbots that lend an ear at 2 a.m. to smart platforms that track emotional patterns over time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how people access and experience mental health care. AI technology aims to help create machines that

  AI is changing how people work. For HR leaders, the question is whether that change will reduce burnout or quietly add to it. Leaders play a crucial role in whether AI becomes a source of relief or another demand on employees. What stands out most is the tension leaders are navigating. AI can free

  Sometimes anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and stress overtake people and cause them to struggle. Learning to cope is critical before these negative feelings become disruptive. Uncontrolled and unmanaged stress and anxiety also can contribute to health problems and upend the ability to consistently work, live life, and sustain meaningful relationships. But making it

  If you’ve hit a rough patch with your partner and aren’t sure who to talk to, you’re not alone. When emotions run high, communication can get tricky. It’s natural to look for a neutral third party as a sounding board for advice. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced and integrated into our daily

  Mental health in underserved communities refers to the unique needs, stressors, and barriers to care faced by diverse communities. Access to mental health support is an ongoing nationwide issue. But it disproportionately impacts underserved groups. Factors like cultural stigma, systemic racism, and a lack of awareness have negatively affected mental health in these communities

  Sometimes your therapist asks you a question that stops you in your tracks and completely shifts your perspective. Imagine your therapist asks you to picture your current situation as if it were a movie scene. Then comes the breakthrough question: “What do you wish you could tell these characters?” That single prompt creates just

Spring Health reports on 13 effective coping skills for anxiety, emphasizing evidence-based techniques to manage symptoms.

LifeStance Health talks to Olympic bobsledder Steve Mesler anout mental health challenges, emphasizing vulnerability’s importance for athletes.