On Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence, and Mental Health Disorders
The term “neurodiversity” means that differences in our brains are just that—differences, not deficits—and that variation in the way each person thinks is to be expected. It was first coined in 1997 by Judy Singer, a sociologist, author, international speaker, and autism advocate who describes herself as being “in the middle of three generations of […]
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month. The aim of this month is to educate the public about the condition by spreading reliable and accurate information. Some of the symptoms of ADHD are trouble focusing, forgetfulness about completing tasks, distraction, and difficulty sitting still. However, these are highly variable by person and can change over time. While […]
Connections Between ADHD and Addiction
Several studies have linked ADHD and addiction. One, which followed kids with and without ADHD over a 10-year period, found that ADHD was a significant predictor of substance use disorders. According to WebMD, ADHD is five to 10 times more common in people with alcohol use disorder than among the general population. Research has identified […]