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How to Create an ADHD-Friendly Morning Routine
Do you ever feel like you never have enough time in the morning? Or does it feel impossible to get things done when you wake up? Whether you live by yourself or with several roommates or family members, mornings can feel chaotic – especially when you have ADHD. Implementing an ADHD-friendly morning routine might seem…
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How to Create a Great ADHD-Friendly Nighttime Routine
Living with ADHD can often be overwhelming. It’s a lifelong condition that can affect almost every aspect of your life—in both positive and negative ways. Getting off to a great start each morning can be a challenge with ADHD. The good news is, there are many things you can do to manage your symptoms each…
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Anxiety Disorders 101: Your Guide to Understanding Anxiety Disorders
For some, anxiety might be the feeling of worry and stress to perform well in everyday situations like a presentation at work or sending off your child to daycare for the first time. For others, anxiety is much more than a feeling—it’s a disorder characterized by the overwhelming, seemingly uncontrollable sense of impending danger, panic,…
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Five Top ADHD Creators to Help You Find Community
Many people with ADHD can feel alone. At Ahead, we know that it can be difficult for our patients when they don’t have people in their life who can empathize with the challenges they are facing. Even when they're receiving quality care, it can be helpful to have peers who understand. Patients often find comfort…
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The Pomodoro technique vs. Flowtime technique: Which productivity method is better?
Being time-efficient and staying focused on tasks in a world full of distractions can be difficult, especially if you have ADHD. And sometimes, sticky notes or marked calendars aren't enough to help you manage your deadlines. If you’re looking for an efficient way to manage your time, try using the Pomodoro technique or Flowtime technique.…
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Our Favorite Mental Health and Relationships Content
Whether you’re having self-care days or spending time with a loved one lately, we all need a little TLC. Here are some of our favorite social media posts to keep us grounded as we grow our relationships — with ourselves and with others. @drjuliesmith on the “Liking Gap” Your perception of how much someone likes…
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Top 10 Black Mental Health Resources for Social Support
At Ahead, we’re dedicated to improving access to mental health care for all — including the Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ communities, among others. For Black History Month, we’re excited to amplify the voices of the Black community around the subject of mental health. In this article, you’ll find some of the top Black…
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Self-Harm Awareness: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
If you or someone you know struggles with self-harm, contact either the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800)273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741 for immediate support. To learn more about the signs of self-harm and how to eliminate stigma around self-harm, continue reading. Self-harm is not an official mental health…
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What to Expect During Your First Appointment
Booking your first appointment with a mental health professional might seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be. With Ahead, we make sure your experience is simple and seamless from start to finish. Your first appointment with a mental health provider is key in finding a treatment that meets your specific needs. Think of this…
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The Top 10 Self-Help Tools to Help You Reach Your Goals
Setting goals may seem easy, but maintaining momentum for those goals is the hard part. And when you’re lacking routine, connection, or in-person mental health support, it can be difficult to move forward. Whether or not you have a mental health condition, self-help tools are a great way to help you make progress towards your…
