ADHD Weekly, October 6, 2022
After the Storm: Weathering Disaster and Managing ADHD
“I had to pull myself together and get through it.” Liliana Gutierrez and her family survived Hurricane Ian, even as the massive storm moved their house off its foundation and the walls began to crumble. With her mother, Maribel Gutierrez, Liliana and younger family members fled their house only to be met by a wall…
Resources That Can Help Following a Crisis
Following a natural disaster, the resulting emotional, mental, and financial setbacks can be overwhelming. People with mental health conditions face a uniquely challenging post-disaster journey, particularly if they experience disruptions to their treatment plans. While some events are beyond human control, a disaster’s impact can be lessened with helpful coping mechanisms and awareness of available…
Our Shared Experience: ADHD Awareness Month
There is a saying: If you know one person with ADHD, then you know one person with ADHD. It means that everyone’s experience with ADHD, its symptoms, and its effect on someone’s life is different. It’s also true that there are many common and shared experiences among the those who have ADHD that help to…