Mental Health

Mental health insights, therapy tips, and resources from Thrive Collective in Ottawa, IL — covering anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and emotional wellness for all ages.

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Livestream with Dr. Menon

Livestream with Dr. Menon 300 365 Dr. Menon

Thanks to WHAT-A-CANINE and Therapy for Pet People for including me in the book discussion. It was a great hour chatting about therapy, diagnostics and making sense of the clues…

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AMA about ADHD and Autism

Questions about ADHD and Autism in Adults- Answered!

Questions about ADHD and Autism in Adults- Answered! 1080 1080 Dr. Menon

Dr. Menon recently dedicated some time to answering questions about ADHD and Autism on Reddit. She was so happy to answer these thoughtful questions and hopes her answers helped the…

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life skills, skills for life

Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life

Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life 600 400 Dr. Menon

Executive Functioning Skills: The Foundation of Skills for Life In this article, we’re going to talk about Executive Functioning Skills and why they are considered The Foundation of Skills for…

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College student outdoors with books looking stressed representing the anxiety and stress of college life

Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress

Overcoming College Anxiety and Stress 2560 1642 Dr. Menon

  Student: “Everyone says I’ve got to have lots of fun before I leave for college.  Instead, I stay up at night wondering if I can actually do this.” Parent:…

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Side-by-side comparison of ADHD and autism characteristics representing questions about differential diagnosis

Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s?

Do I have ADHD or Autism/Asperger’s? 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Life’s transitions are hard for everyone. But for you, they feel excruciating. People describe you as smart but also “quirky” or “unique” or “going through a phase.” You’re always forgetting…

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