So… What Is ADHD?

So… What Is ADHD?

By Dr. Richie Koenig  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is typically diagnosed in childhood but can also be diagnosed in adults. Mainstream and social media misconceptions of ADHD symptoms are unfortunately very...
When Media Consumption Becomes Too Much

When Media Consumption Becomes Too Much

by Dr. Yasmin Akbari In a world where we are inundated with distressing and often traumatic current events, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by news media. Allowing ourselves to feel the shock, sadness, or pain of human tragedies can overwhelm us, limiting our capacity...
Finding the Right Therapist by Dr. Iris Leung

Finding the Right Therapist by Dr. Iris Leung

I can always resonate when someone says it’s hard to find a good therapist. The idea of scrolling through endless profiles on Psychologytoday.com can feel so daunting, even for folks who work in the field! So, what’s most important in searching for a provider, and how...
On Perfectionism by Dr. Lisa Choi

On Perfectionism by Dr. Lisa Choi

During a job interview, many applicants strategically prepare for this precarious question, “what is your greatest weakness?” More than one applicant, hoping to nimbly bypass answering this double-edged query has humbly said, “my perfectionistic tendencies.” This...