Tag Archives: ADHD Mental Health
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What to know about ADHD and suicidal thoughts
Posted on November 11, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. For instance, a 2021 study of medical students found that those with the predominantly inattentive type had five timesTrusted Source the rate of suicidal behaviors as those without ADHD. However, this does not mean that all people with […]
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Examining the Relationship Between ADHD and Psychotic Disorders
Posted on June 14, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD, Coexisting Conditions.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with other psychiatric conditions, including psychotic disorders. There is evidence for shared genetic susceptibility to both conditions,1 and first-degree relatives of people with ADHD have twice the risk of having schizophrenia compared with healthy controls.2 There is also an added risk of psychosis in patients with comorbid cannabis use. There are overlapping environmental risk factors for […]
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Sustaining Daily Activity Levels May Offset Depression Risk
Posted on April 1, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise, ADHD & Mental Health.Even though exercise isn’t a magic bullet or panacea that can instantly cure the mental health disruptions that have occurred during COVID-19 lockdowns, new research suggests that those who stayed active in the early months of the pandemic (March to July 2020) experienced less depression than those who became more sedentary during the same period. These findings […]
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ADHD and Trauma: Living in a Pandemic with ADHD, Anxiety, and Stress
Posted on May 18, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Coexisting Conditions.By Terry Matlen I was born in a state of panic and have dealt with anxiety ever since. My birth, I was told, was rapid. Too rapid. The amniotic fluids choked me, and breathing was difficult, requiring a number of post- delivery visits to the pediatrician, who expelled the fluids dangerously lingering in or near […]
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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Posted on May 23, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Exercise.Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body. But exercise is also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And […]
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9 Ways ADHD Breaks My Heart Every Day
Posted on May 14, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD.By June Silny Somedays, I am my own sadness. Other times, my loved ones stab my heart — often without realizing it or intending to. As a defense mechanism, I’ve trained myself to laugh or shrug or make a self-deprecating comment. But I’m here to tell you the emotional pain is real — and […]
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