How to manage feelings of distress, fear and anxiety after the Bondi attack
Confronting footage of gunmen shooting into a crowd of people in Bondi made headlines on Sunday night. Two men killed at least 15 people in an act of terrorism, marking one of Australia’s deadliest attacks. Videos with confronting images and scenes circulated throughout the night and into the week. If you or anyone you know […]
Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma
This interview was featured in the Books & Fiction newsletter, which delivers the stories behind the stories, along with our latest fiction. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. In “Jenny Annie Fanny Addie,” your story in this week’s issue, a twelve-year-old girl named Addie is at a swimming lesson at her day camp […]
How to Keep a Clean House with ADHD: Neurodivergent Cleaning Tips
Q: “My husband and I have ADHD, as do our two kids. For the life of us, we cannot have a house that isn’t messy and disorganized. Every room is a disaster area, from the kids’ rooms to the living spaces. We struggle to remember to put things back to stay organized. Besides, I can’t […]
How to talk to children about the Bondi stabbings
In short: Experts warn parents should be on the look out for signs their children may be affected by ongoing news coverage of the Bondi stabbings. Signs to look out for are becoming withdrawn, asking questions, sleep problems or acting out. They encourage parents to be open and reassure children while not dismissing their emotions. […]
Get Things Done with ADHD
If “just do it” worked, we would have already done it. But we haven’t. Because with ADHD, we know what we need to do but not how to get it done. Cue problems with procrastination, lack of motivation, disorganization, sticking to routines, and other challenges. And there’s no time like the New Year to force […]
How to function at work during times of grief and turmoil
Staying well-informed on politics, news, and world events, especially these days, can take a toll on your mental health. “Trauma is the air that we have been breathing in the 2020s,” says Katharine Manning, an expert with more than 25 years of experience of handling distress in the workplace. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the […]