Author: themindcounsel
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What is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month?
Men’s Mental Health Month is observed in June each year to raise awareness about the mental health challenges and issues that specifically affect men. This month-long campaign focuses on encouraging men to talk about their mental health, seek help when needed, and break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Activities and initiatives during this month…
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How does the ICD-10 define Depression? Signs you need to know!
While most people are aware of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), there exists another tool that practitioners use for diagnosis. That tool is the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), which provides criteria for diagnosing depression under its section for mental and behavioral disorders. Here are the key criteria for…
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Down in the Details: Normal vs ADHD Brain
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is associated with several structural and functional differences in the brain compared to individuals without ADHD. Here are four domains where the ADHD brain differs from a typical brain: Prefrontal Cortex. The prefrontal cortex, which handles executive functions like decision-making, attention, and impulse control, often shows reduced activity and connectivity in individuals…
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Living a Happy Life with ADHD
Living with ADHD comes with many challenges. ADHD can make life feel immensely exhausting with even the most simplest of tasks. However, it is important to remember that there are numerous ways to find joy and fulfillment in life despite those challenges. Here are five tips we have for you: Take Advantage of Hyperfocus. While…
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ADHD with Depression: Watch out for this scary diagnosis!
Many of us worry about exhibiting ADHD or depressive symptoms, but how many of us ever think about having both together? Unfortunately, this comorbidity (meaning to have both at the same time) between ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and depression is a recognized phenomenon in clinical psychology. So while they may be distinct disorders, they can…