I Have Trouble Focusing. Is it ADHD?

Question: I have a hard time focusing on anything. My thoughts wander repeatedly and it takes a lot of effort for me to concentrate. I have to read entire sections of material repeatedly just to retain any of the information. This makes finishing homework and taking tests very difficult and time-consuming. Most people I know don’t seem to have this problem. Is this a memory issue, focus issue, or both? Do I have ADHD? Should I try to get on medication or is there a way to train myself to overcome this? Answer: According to the Diagnostic and Statistical …

When No is the Answer: Examining Therapeutic Non-Compliance

Getting patients to follow the treatment plan is a huge problem for healthcare providers. Physician groups have studied drug non-compliance in detail and are coming up with solutions yet we are not doing the same thing for mental health.

Seek Help for Depression and Anxiety

Although mental illness is getting more recognition, many people still do not realize when they are anxious or depressed. Once they do, the most important thing to do is seek help.