385- Perfectionism and ADHD: Making 'Good Eno...

Molly Nikolas, Ph.D., explores current research on early puberty in youth with ADHD, including how pubertal timing may differ for girls with ADHD, the impact of puberty on ADHD assessment and treatment, and the mental-health consequences of early puberty. Resources: ADHD and Pube ...  Show more

Michael McLeod delves into the brain-based reasons behind executive function delays in ADHD, and shares actionable, real-world methods to strengthen your child's executive function skills and reduce their reliance on prompts and accommodations. Resources: Executive Functioning Sk ...  Show more

[EPISODE SUMMARY] In this episode the topic of perfectionism and how it affects our health and well-being. Kimberly shares her personal experience as a recovering perfectionist and provides actionable tips and strategies to break free from perfectionism and embr ...  Show more

Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it means to have perfectionist tendencies. We examine the theories of personality, our upbringing, links to OCD and ADHD and what it means for academic performance and anxiety. We al ...  Show more

Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire to get validation from others. It often leads to anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Fortunately, there are some things that can ...  Show more

Perfectionism might seem like a minor hurdle to overcome – or even a welcome personality trait. But perfectionism is different from simply striving for excellence and perfectionistic people are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Perfectionis ...  Show more