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Technology and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a weird relationship. On bad days, technology can be a horrible distraction, the constant buzzing of a phone pulling us away from what we need to focus on; a notification from TikTok prompting us to spend the next several hours scrolling; news apps frequently reminding us that Armageddon is indeed just around the corner. However, to say that technology is inherently bad, distracting, or evil is close-minded. In fact, technology can enable u

Technology is no doubt distracting. Our phones are constantly buzzing with notifications, and apps are vying for our attention so they can increase their revenue from advertisers. Shows are increasingly binge-worthy, video games have evolved to the graphical fidelity of live-action films, and the endless sea of content gets larger and larger each day. For people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who already struggle to focus, the engrossing pull of technology is all the stronger.

It is difficult to let go of control during recovery from binge eating disorder or any other eating disorder. The challenge is worth facing though. Find out what life can be like without ED at HealthyPlace.

Binge Eating Recovery

Binge Eating Disorder and Letting Go of Control

My anxiety is up because of upcoming medical tests for cancer. Doomsday thinking is my latest challenge. Find out how I'm handling it at HealthyPlace.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

Managing Anxiety When Medical Tests Are Pending

Trip anxiety, or travel anxiety, can make you feel like you should just stay home. Don't do that! Find out how to deal with trip anxiety at HealthyPlace.

Treating Anxiety

When Anxiety Accompanies Me on My Trips, Here's What I Do

I feel like a bad person when I set boundaries to protect my mental health. Am I really a bad person though? Look into this with me at HealthyPlace.

Surviving Mental Health Stigma

Am I a Bad Person for Setting Boundaries?

Bipolar disorder symptom distraction is a critical coping skill. Learn how to distract yourself from bipolar symptoms for improved mental health.

Breaking Bipolar

Distraction from Bipolar Symptoms Works

Mental Illness Overview

Housing for the mentally ill is crucial for improving lives and wellness, but homes for the mentally ill are hard to find. Discover existing resources.

Mental Illness Overview

Housing for the Mentally Ill: Where to Find It

Family systems therapy is a popular approach to family and relationships counseling, but what should you expect from a session? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

How Does Family Systems Therapy Work?

What is relational therapy, and who does it help? Find out about the relational approach to counseling, here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

The Relational Approach to Counseling (Relational Therapy)

Mental health statistics reveal that 25-percent of Americans have a mental illness. If you have a mental health condition, you are not alone.

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Health Statistics: You Are Definitely Not Alone

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common approach to mental health treatment, but how does it actually work? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Definition, Techniques, Examples

Mental health treatment plans focus treatment and therapy. Find out how they work and why mental health care plans are so important.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is a Mental Health Treatment Plan? Why Is it Important?

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Teen Sex

Your Budding Daughter: Some Practical Suggestions for Parents

What? Already? Puberty in Girls, Step By Step

Body Image

Being Overweight Affects Your Sex Drive

Being overweight hampers your sex life Add a bad time in bed to the list of ways

I eat lots of food, drink more than I should and the weight is hurting my sex life. I don't even find myself attractive and I'm afraid to have relationships with women. Time for rehab.

Body Image

Lots of Food. No Sex. Time for Rehab

I'M AN ADDICT.

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Choosing What We Pay Attention to Affects Our Mental Health

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

All mental health disorders and difficulties have some things in common that can make daily living hard. Learn what to do about it at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Mental Health Challenges Are Overwhelming: How to Center

All mental health disorders and difficulties have some things in common that can make daily living hard. Learn what to do about it at HealthyPlace.

Check out these tips for self-compassion, especially if you're living with a mental illness. It's not healthy to be too hard on yourself. Get self-compassion tips at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Don’t Let Mental Illness Bully You! Tips for Self-Compassion

Don’t Let Mental Illness Bully You!

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >