Focus is the ultimate goal for everyone. However, relying on stimulants in midlife is like taking out a loan against your nervous system. Despite providing immediate "cash," it is astronomically expensive. As the bill arrives, chronic anxiety, internalized burnout, and exhaustion manifest.

Improved co-parent communication does not require revisiting the past or repairing a broken relationship. You should check in with each other in January to recalibrate the parents' system, not to restore your emotional bonds.

Sustaining your well-being doesn't require expensive spa retreats or complex wellness gadgets. In January and throughout the rest of the year, you can keep your peace by making intentional, low-cost changes to your lifestyle.

Consider a gentle January instead of overhauling yourself. Be kind to yourself by giving yourself permission to be a work in progress rather than a finished project.

During the winter months, your nervous system shifts into a state of "conservation mode." This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or subsyndromal winter depression.

Parents of ADHD children often wonder if their child should continue to take stimulants during break. School is out, schedules shift, and days are filled with family activities instead of academics, so does my child still need their medication?

During the holidays, it's important to remember that healthy co-parenting cannot happen when one parent manipulates, intimidates, or destabilizes the other.

During December, many people find comfort, connection, and ritual. Others, however, feel a loss of someone, a relationship, or a sense of stability they once had.

The complexity of co-parenting increases when money is involved. In the aftermath of a divorce or separation, financial decisions often carry emotional weight because they affect security, fairness, and trust. Even amicable co-parents can disagree about what is "fair" for their child.

For many people, the holidays are filled with warmth, nostalgia, and stress. Many family gatherings and reunions take place during this time of year, and dinner table discussions can quickly become tense.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving is seen as a time to pause and reflect on our blessings - a time when we gather together, reflect, and give thanks. However, this holiday can stir up a variety of emotions, including stress, guilt, and comparison.

The names Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are familiar to millions of people. With the help of these medications, students, adults, and people with ADHD feel more in control of their daily lives. Despite the benefits, users may experience unwanted side effects.

Do you feel like a walking zombie? There may be more to this than fatigue. Burnout or exhaustion are also possibilities.

As opposed to persistent depressive disorder (PDD), high-functioning depression is more often associated with dysthymia. When someone has high-functioning depression, their struggles are often unnoticed, sometimes even by themselves.

As a result of domestic violence in the family, co-parenting takes on a new meaning, as it becomes a matter of safety, healing, and reestablishing trust.

For students or professionals working under deadlines, smart drugs may seem like a secret weapon. However, there are dangers associated with heightened brain power, including abuse, dependency, and serious health problems.

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. In this observance, mental health is just as important as physical health.

Increasingly, there have been concerns about overdiagnosis and overprescription of ADHD medications. Despite ADHD being a legitimate and often life-changing condition, rushing into diagnosis and medication can result in unnecessary risks.

As a co-parent, managing your time can feel like more like project management than parenting. You can, however, create an effective calendar system that supports your children's stability while reducing your stress.

A school is more than just a place to learn. This is where children and teens spend most of their time, form friendships, and learn about themselves. However, schools can be both a source of growth and stress for LGBTQ+ young people.