11 Skills To Help Your Teen With ADHD A Teen with ADHD may especially struggle with what we call “executive functioning” skills. These are the skills that help us plan, organize and make decisions. Executive functioning skills are managed by a part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. It is one of the slowest … Read more
How To Improve Self Esteem With PCOS Do you struggle with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? If so, Mind Connections wants to recognize how strong and resilient you are. People who have PCOS symptoms can experience fertility issues, balding/hair loss, hair growth on unwanted parts of their body (i.e., their face), and more. PCOS sufferers have … Read more
How To Help Your Teen To Improve Mental Health In an unparalleled way, COVID-19 has changed the lives of people around the world. Research has found that teenagers consistently report higher levels of loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression. In general, teen mental health has been a challenge. When schools start reopening, some teens are excited, yet some … Read more
How To Talk About Mental Health When No One Wants To Hear https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-talk-about-mental-health_n_5b450d8ce4b0c523e263b100 Dr. June Cao, the founder of Mind Connections, Inc. was interviewed by Huffpost on How To Talk About Mental Health Issues When No One Wants To Hear. Minorities and Mental Health Huffpost: Why do you think it’s hard for minorities to share … Read more
A Letter of Self-Love and Self-Compassion Self-love is not selfish. You cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself. ~ Anonymous Self-love and self-compassion involves valuing your own happiness and putting your physical, emotional and mental well-being first. When you can accept yourself non-judgmentally, support yourself unconditionally, and care for yourself regardless, … Read more
How To Overcome Social Anxiety If you identify with the questions below, you may be dealing with signs of social anxiety disorder (SAD) or social phobia. Encounter high levels of stress in your daily life that you may be judged or humiliated Participating in class, maintaining casual conversation with strangers, or even entering a crowded … Read more
Online Couples Therapy – An Answer To Your Relationship Problems Spending time together is essential but not easy for a romantic relationship. Approximately half of the first marriages end in a divorce or separation in the U.S. Yet spending time almost 24/7 during the COVID pandemic brings more strains and conflicts. Couples often struggle with … Read more
How To Help Your Highly Sensitive Teen To Manage Stress Teenage years could be really tough for teens themselves and parents. If your child is a highly sensitive person, things could be more challenging. How do you know you have a highly sensitive teen though? Signs of a Highly Sensitive Teen Highly sensitive teenagers tend to … Read more
Your Common Questions About Online Therapy Answered The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us as a society to reprogram how the world normally operates. When it comes to therapy, practitioners had to find ways to connect with patients safely. Online therapy has been the method most therapists have turned to during this time. With its sudden … Read more
Strategies To Find Motivation To Cope With Depression As many as 16 million people in the United States are estimated to struggle from depression. When self isolation is a norm during the COVID pandemic, many people may face higher risks of depression. How to cope with depression becomes a question many people face. What does … Read more