With my first male guest, we dive into the complexities of modern fatherhood, the evolving definition of manhood, and the critical issue of men’s mental health. Connect with us: Youtube, Instagram, TikTok: ‪@Yourneighborhoodpsych‬

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In this episode, my friend Dr. Moss and I discuss ADHD, navigating graduate school and academia as a black person, and finding the balance as a black psychologist. #adhd #blackpsychologists

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Do you have concerns that your child may be on the Autism Spectrum? I gotchu; Let Me Hook You Up! On this episode, we take you on our journey through the joys, challenges, and triumphs of parenting two beautiful children on the autism spectrum. We share our experiences, insights, and moments of growth. As parents, navigating the unique needs of each child is a journey filled with highs and lows. We try to shed light on the beauty and complexity of it all. We talk about early signs, the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention, the diagnostic process, advocating for your child, stigma, and faith. Enjoy. 0:00 Blessings by Laura Story 4:26 Intro 4:51 Faith and Questioning God 9:00 Why are we doing this? 13:10 Some early signs to look out for 22:30 Advocating for your child 28:00 Importance of early diagnosis 31:10 How the diagnosis affects parenting 36:00 The diagnostic process 37:00 End the Stigma 44:00 The most difficult part about raising kids with autism 47:00 We are taking our HOA to court 50:00 Self-care and making time for yourselves (as a couple) 55:00 Outro

Second Guest: we talk about her experiences since moving to the US as a teenager (from Zambia), dealing with bullying and anxiety, and feeling like she cannot talk to anyone about it. #adhd #anxiety #depression #Zambia #Ghana #Africa

With my first guest, we talk about marriage, growing together, parenting in general, the unique challenges of raising kids on the Autism Spectrum, raising these kids in the Ghanaian community, and how to find the balance. Enjoy. #autism #autismawareness #parenting #balance #relationshipgoals #relationship

How expensive is ADHD Testing? What goes into ADHD Testing? I gotchu, Let me hook you up. :) In this episode, we continue our deep dive into ADHD, paying special attention to the diagnosis process, treatment, and some hacks/strategies for you. This episode is brought to you by @Yourneighborhoodpsych ; use this handle on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to follow for more mental health content. https://linktr.ee/yourneighborhoodpsych

0:00 Intro 1:30 What goes into ADHD diagnosis? 9:30 Social media and ADHD 10:50 Treating ADHD (Medication & Therapy) 13:45 Hacks/Strategies 19:45 Outro

In this episode, we dive into the ever-popular world of ADHD. What is ADHD? What are the symptoms of ADHD? Is ADHD even real? Do I have ADHD or is it anxiety? Let's talk. This episode is brought to you by @herttysbakeshop . Call them for your Luxury cake needs if you're in the Columbus Ohio area (614-373-7699). 0:00 Intro 1:30 What is ADHD? 2:23 Types/Presentations of ADHD 3:12 Symptoms of ADHD Inattentive Type 9:44 Symptoms of ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive Type 15:00 ADHD Combined Type 16:00 ADHD's different presentations 18:00 Why ADHD is often missed in Women 20:10 Why ADHD is often missed in Black kids 22:08 ADHD Myths 26:25 Conditions untreated ADHD can lead to. 31:00 Conditions that mimic ADHD 32:40 Outro

Need some mental health tips? I gotchu, Let Me Hook You Up. :). In this episode, I talk about Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, some frequently asked mental health questions, and some ready-to-go mental health tips.