Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a central nervous system disorder marked by a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. The National Survey of Children’s Health reported in 2016 that 6.1 million American children were diagnosed with ADHD. That’s a lot of kids, but it’s important to remember that ADHD…
No one is immune to the issues relating to the mind, and in order to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues, some celebrities have opened up about their lives.
The gap between those who understand the severity of mental illness and those who don’t grasp mental health conditions in slowly narrowing, largely because of educational campaigns by groups and organizations that aspire to provide information about mental illness and encourage people to seek help for their conditions. The You Rock Foundation One…
Imagine this: You wake up on a Tuesday morning and head to your office. As you walk in the door, you are immediately bombarded with emails and your To Do List seems so long it might just reach your toes. You begin digging into your work, eager to be productive. After a few hours, you…
Sinead O’Connor recently sat down for a very revealing and deeply emotional interview about her mental health. In an interview with Dr. Phil, the troubled Irish singer-songwriter opened up regarding her upbringing in an abusive home and the mental illnesses she deals with every single day.
On the evening of February 5th, 2017, more than 111 million people watched pop sensation Lady Gaga put on an epic performance during the 2017 Super Bowl. Sporting extravagant costumes, eccentric dance moves, and a jaw-dropping dive into the crowd, Gaga gave the world the exciting and memorable halftime entertainment they craved. When most people…
World-famous popstar Lady Gaga recently opened up publicly about her struggles with fibromyalgia, a common pain disorder that many suffer in silence. She now hopes that her upcoming Netflix documentary will help spread awareness and encourage others to share their own stories. So what is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain…