The very name “Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder” is so ill-guided, it’s no wonder the general public and even mental health professionals completely misunderstand the disorder. The disorder is not about attention or hyperactivity, and as Russell Barkley often says, “calling it Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder would be like calling...
Learn MoreA colleague of mine, Robin Mohilner, recently asked a support group she leads for people struggling with bipolar disorder their thoughts on having a therapist self-disclose and the prevalent myth in our field that “if people know your story and that you continue to struggle, you cannot truly be of service.” One of the unfortunate consequences of being human...
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