Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Your 30's; Parents' Mental Health Matters Too.
YES ADHD is a mental health challenge and it is never too late for you to prioritize your own mental health.
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Our Shared Stories
Parenting a child who struggles with their mental health can be tough, but together, we find strength. Explore stories of hope and practical advice from parents who've been where you are now.
Payton Johnson
- 9 min
Ask an Expert - Bipolar Disorder
We sat down with Dr. Benjamin Goldstein to ask him some of the most common questions we hear from parents about Bipolar Disorder.
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Let's Talk About Disordered Eating
Very quickly and without even realizing it it turned into an obsession. Obsession over the numbers, obsession with exercise.
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
The Philadelphia Eagles and Mental Health
Nobody is immune to mental health challenges - not even the biggest, most popular, and highest paid athletes in the world.
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Depression and Hygiene - Let's Talk About It
Nobody wants to be perceived as “unclean,” so if your child is struggling with their hygiene they...
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
How can Learning and Attention Issues Impact a Child's Mental Health?
You may be surprised at just how common this challenge is 1 in 5 U.S. children have a learning and attention issue.
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
My Child has OCD- How Do I Support Them?
You may have stopped taking family vacations because your child with OCD is now uncomfortable...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Is ADHD in Girls Different?
ADHD in girls often goes under-diagnosed and is misunderstood.
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Could My Child Have an Eating Disorder?
Summertime can be a very hard time for someone who struggles with their body image.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety puts a person’s body into fight or flight mode and in this stage anxiety can manifest itself...
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Exploring Agoraphobia
but with Autumn it was just utter sadness. She cried from the minute she woke up until the minute she went to bed, and most days so did I”
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Dyslexia and Its Impact On a Child's Mental Health
"The reality is the system isn’t built to be changed overnight. You don’t have that time," said Zolet, school counselor at the Gow School.
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Your 30's; Parents' Mental Health Matters Too.
During math class, I would talk and joke until I heard 'MR. JOHNSON' yelled across the room, and then I'd do it again the next day."
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Learning Disabilities Impact Far More Than The Classroom.
"After 50 years of research, there are still people who think a kid leaves their learning disability at school. That's not so.
Payton Johnson
- 9 min
Bipolar Disorder in Youth and Young Adults FAQs with Dr. Benjamin Goldstein
To continue to do our part in bringing awareness to Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day we sat down with Dr. Benjamin Goldstien.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
The last week in February serves as National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The Mayo Clinic defines Eating Disorders as; "a preoccupation w
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Dyslexia and Mental Health - Celebrating World Dyslexia Day by Exploring the Connection
#papafa #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenessmonth Your child’s mental well being is one of your top priorities. As a parent first and foremost...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Mental Health and The PA Justice System; How One Family is Showing it's Time for a Change
..she found out that the local hospital had never stopped admitting people so there was no reason that she could not have been transferred.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Bipolar Disorder; What it is and How to be a Part of Ending the Stigma
It's World Bipolar Day. Learn more about the diagnosis 10 million Americans live with.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
ADHD Awareness Month; The Story of a Father with ADHD Who Wishes he Sought a Diagnosis Earlier
"... children with ADHD often have to work harder to get themselves to focus on the task at hand"
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