Parents are no doubt already feeling the stress of the fast-approaching school year. If you have a child with ADHD, you may face some unique challenges when preparing for the school year. Here are seven things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother:
Those struggling with mental health are often told they “just need to go outside more” or should “get some sun.” While it’s invalidating to assume that sunlight will magically resolve mental health issues, is there any merit to these claims?
Health anxiety, also referred to as “Illness Anxiety Disorder”(IAD) in the DSM-5, is characterized by excessive worry about having or getting a serious illness. Oftentimes, these beliefs are based on very little or no physical symptoms. However, IAD can cause hyperawareness of the body, making subtle symptoms feel much more persistent.
Accessing mental health services is an excellent step towards improving mental health, but it can be costly. Luckily, there are a few tax credits the Canadian government instills to assist in offsetting these costs.
