8 Signs of ADHD in Adults
ADHD often goes unnoticed until adulthood because its symptoms don’t always match common stereotypes, especially in people who aren’t hyperactive.
Kindness Matters
Kindness, defined as actions intended to benefit others (Curry et al., 2018) and considered as a pro-social relational construct, supports an intra and interpersonal focus on how one treats others, takes care of oneself, and interacts with the world around them.
These results support the notion that kindness is a powerful brain health booster that can increase resilience and empathy. This research study was timely and relevant for parents in light of the myriad of stresses brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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