How Fasting Helps Anxiety and Depression
I recently sat down with Intermittent Fasting expert, Cynthia Thurlow, NP, who has a viral 10 million and counting viewed TEDx talk on the topic, to talk about fasting basics and how what you eat affects your mental health and more specifically anxiety and depression. What is Intermittent Fasting? When it comes to questions about
Calming Effects of Herbs on Hyperactive Children
Some parents think that only stimulant medications can help their child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. However, there are many non-pharmacological treatments available as well. While most doctors will offer an ADHD medication first, there are natural supplements and herbs that work as alternative therapies. Science-backed non-medical therapy and treatments for ADHD, combined with
Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life
The impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance on individuals’ quality of life cannot be overstated. Imagine navigating a world where the simplest requests evoke a sense of impending doom. This constant struggle with avoidance demands can lead to heightened levels of anxiety. It addresses their difficulty with social interactions and challenges with day-to-day activities. It is
67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood. ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis, there must be difficulty with
Toxic Parenting: What are the Signs of a Toxic Parent?
Being a parent can be very hard, but that’s not an excuse to practice toxic parenting. Toxic parenting is detrimental to the child as it can tear them down and cause pain. Living with toxic parents is a daily struggle for kids because they can do little to improve their situation. This type of relationship
10 Essential Emotional Regulation Skills for Better Mental Health
As a parent, facing the daily challenges that come with raising a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation can be deeply trying. Your days may be punctuated by intense emotional reactions, difficult behaviors, and stressful situations that test your patience and resilience. The impact on family dynamics and personal well-being can be significant, often leaving
What is Somatic OCD: Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Somatic OCD is essential for parents of children and teens grappling with this challenging form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Somatic OCD, including its diagnosis, symptoms, and effective treatment options, with a particular emphasis on natural therapies. What is Somatic OCD? Somatic OCD, a distinct
Is OCD Neurodivergent? Different Brains, Different Needs
The question of whether Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) falls under the category of neurodivergence is something people are asking me about more and more as mental health issues are increasingly common amongst children and adults. For three decades, I have supported the neurodivergent and those with mental health issues across a variety of settings. This
How to Stop OCD Compulsions: 13 Effective Strategies
What are OCD Compulsions? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as just an intense desire for orderliness. However, at its core, OCD involves two key elements: obsessions and compulsions. OCD compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules. These
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: Are They the Same Condition?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children and adults throughout their lifespan in similar and unique ways. For some people with ADHD, these symptoms may be very internal with “zoning out” or daydreaming behaviors being the most prominent ones affecting school performance, work, or relationships. Other people with ADHD, including both
How Fasting Helps Anxiety and Depression
I recently sat down with Intermittent Fasting expert, Cynthia Thurlow, NP, who has a viral 10 million and counting viewed TEDx talk on the topic, to talk about fasting basics and how what you eat affects your mental health and more specifically anxiety and depression. What is Intermittent Fasting? When
Calming Effects of Herbs on Hyperactive Children
Some parents think that only stimulant medications can help their child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. However, there are many non-pharmacological treatments available as well. While most doctors will offer an ADHD medication first, there are natural supplements and herbs that work as alternative therapies. Science-backed non-medical therapy and
Pathological Demand Avoidance Treatment: Empowering Kids and Enhancing Quality of Life
The impact of Pathological Demand Avoidance on individuals’ quality of life cannot be overstated. Imagine navigating a world where the simplest requests evoke a sense of impending doom. This constant struggle with avoidance demands can lead to heightened levels of anxiety. It addresses their difficulty with social interactions and challenges
67 Ways How to Help a Child with ADHD Without Medication
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a clinical disorder that affects 9.6 percent of the US population (CDC, 2021). Despite what most people think, ADHD isn’t something kids “outgrow” and is a neurological condition that follows a person into adulthood. ADHD looks different for each person, but for a clinical diagnosis,
Toxic Parenting: What are the Signs of a Toxic Parent?
Being a parent can be very hard, but that’s not an excuse to practice toxic parenting. Toxic parenting is detrimental to the child as it can tear them down and cause pain. Living with toxic parents is a daily struggle for kids because they can do little to improve their
10 Essential Emotional Regulation Skills for Better Mental Health
As a parent, facing the daily challenges that come with raising a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation can be deeply trying. Your days may be punctuated by intense emotional reactions, difficult behaviors, and stressful situations that test your patience and resilience. The impact on family dynamics and personal well-being
What is Somatic OCD: Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Somatic OCD is essential for parents of children and teens grappling with this challenging form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Somatic OCD, including its diagnosis, symptoms, and effective treatment options, with a particular emphasis on natural therapies. What is Somatic
Is OCD Neurodivergent? Different Brains, Different Needs
The question of whether Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) falls under the category of neurodivergence is something people are asking me about more and more as mental health issues are increasingly common amongst children and adults. For three decades, I have supported the neurodivergent and those with mental health issues across
How to Stop OCD Compulsions: 13 Effective Strategies
What are OCD Compulsions? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as just an intense desire for orderliness. However, at its core, OCD involves two key elements: obsessions and compulsions. OCD compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession or
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD: Are They the Same Condition?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects children and adults throughout their lifespan in similar and unique ways. For some people with ADHD, these symptoms may be very internal with “zoning out” or daydreaming behaviors being the most prominent ones affecting school performance, work, or relationships. Other
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.
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