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Is ADHD Genetic? Understanding Heredity and Family Risk
Is ADHD genetic? Yes, and strongly so. Here is what heredity, family history, and genetic risk really mean for you and your children.

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Jun 85 min read


ADHD Decision Paralysis: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It
Quick answer: ADHD decision paralysis is the experience of feeling frozen and unable to choose or start, even when your options are clear. It happens when executive functioning challenges, too many inputs, and emotional overwhelm collide, so your brain stalls instead of deciding. It is common, it is not a character flaw, and it responds well to the right strategies and support. If you have ADHD, you may find yourself stuck when trying to make even simple choices, and what sho

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Mar 237 min read


ADHD and Money Management: Why Finances Feel Hard and What Helps
Money can be a major source of stress for many adults with ADHD. Missed bills, impulse purchases, forgotten subscriptions, and trouble sticking to a budget can create a frustrating cycle that leaves people feeling overwhelmed or ashamed. If managing money has always felt harder for you than it seems to be for other people, you are not alone, and it is not a character flaw. ADHD and money management difficulties refer to challenges with budgeting, tracking spending, and making

Mema Mansouri, LICSW
Mar 166 min read


Rethinking ADHD: Understanding Executive Function in Depth
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurobiological condition affecting approximately 8.7 million adults in the United States. While the name itself suggests two key challenges associated with ADHD – inattentiveness and hyperactivity – it's important to recognize that not everyone with ADHD experiences their attention as deficient or sees themselves as hyperactive. Is there a different perspective that can better capture the experiences of those living wit

Jessica Studer, LICSW
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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