Posts Tagged ‘pandemic’
COVID-19, ADHD, and Depression
During ADHD Awareness Month in October, CHADD shines a spotlight on the heightened impact of the pandemic on children and adults with ADHD. A report published by The Journal of the American Medical Association in September found that symptoms of depression have become three times more prevalent in the United States since the COVID-19…
Read MoreBetter Self-Care in the Age of COVID
Are you—and members of your family—overwhelmed, burnt out, tired of this pandemic? For people of all ages, the key to improving life in the now normal is to find some inner calm and spaciousness and hang out there for a bit. by Sharon Saline, PsyD Summer is supposed to be fun and carefree,…
Read MoreTelehealth for Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
Daily life during this pandemic continues to be unsettled and disrupted. Here are some suggestions if you find it affecting the emotional well-being of family members in this age group. by Carey A. Heller, PsyD How is your teen or young adult with ADHD doing? Does she feel anxious about the uncertainties due…
Read MoreADHD, Isolation, and Boredom
Do your struggles with boredom increase with each week of staying at home during this pandemic? Here’s what you should know. by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST, and Jeff Copper, PCC, PCAC, MBA Seemingly overnight, COVID-19 thrust us into quarantine and isolation to protect ourselves and others from a strange and contagious virus. With…
Read MoreSuddenly Thriving
Some students with ADHD are surprising themselves and others during this unusual time. by Joyce Cooper-Kahn, PhD I’m hearing a lot about students with ADHD and other challenges who are struggling to adjust to the academic routines of learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their struggles are real and deserve our attention.…
Read MoreSteadying Our Communal Raft During Uncertain Times
As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, how can we each stay resilient and find our role? by Mark Bertin, MD I like to use the example of a small boat crossing the Gulf of Siam. In Vietnam, there are many people, called boat people, who leave the country in small boats. Often the boats are…
Read MoreMore Time Together Can Be a Mixed Blessing
Guidance for couples during the coronavirus outbreak: Here’s how to make the most of it if your relationship is affected by ADHD. by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST It’s been said that distance makes the heart grow fonder, so what do we do when the maximum distance is contained within four walls? This time…
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