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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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The Benefits of Mail-Order Prescriptions
Mail-order prescriptions are shaping the future of mental healthcare. From improving medication adherence to easing access to care, mail-order provides unmatched convenience. By offering free home delivery of prescriptions, Ahead helps patients stay on top of their mental health treatment. If you’ve been struggling with missed medication or long pharmacy lines, mail-order prescriptions might be…
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The Complete Guide to ADHD Evaluations
Have you been struggling with inattention or hyperactivity? You may want to consider an evaluation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Currently, there is not one specific test for ADHD. An evaluation is the first step to diagnosis and treatment. It’s important to receive a full-length evaluation from a qualified provider. This process ensures you…
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10 Tips for Talking About Mental Health in Your Relationships
Opening up to a loved one about your mental health can be empowering. It’s an opportunity to build a strong support system and foster deeper connections in your relationships. But talking about mental health can be difficult, especially if you’ve never opened up about it before. How can you initiate conversations about mental health without…
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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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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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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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Debunking the Top 10 ADHD Myths and Misconceptions
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is widely misunderstood. There are many ADHD myths that stem from unawareness and misinformation. People with ADHD are often portrayed as lazy, drug-seeking, undisciplined, and the list of ADHD myths goes on. But why is ADHD viewed negatively by so many? ADHD is not easily…
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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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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…
