The experience of quarantine has varied greatly among adolescents. For some it has been an annoying disruption to their routines often resulting in forced family time. In contrast, others are confronting profound trauma like the illness or death of a loved one(s) and/or economic hardship, …

Individuals with depression have a rate of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis between 30 and 40 percent. ADHD is associated with poor executive functioning, which often results in disorganization; difficulties prioritizing, starting and completing tasks; challenges with memorizing facts, solving complex math problems and writing papers; …

Cognitive distortions are inflated, irrational beliefs and thoughts that skew a person’s perception of reality, typically in a pessimistic way. They are widespread, tend to occur automatically and habitually, and affect mental health by increasing depression and stress. For example, individuals with anxiety are more …