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Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression affect millions of people worldwide, but their symptoms don’t always look the same in everyone. Women may be more likely to  experience or express these conditions differently from men. Recognizing these differences is an important step toward understanding your mental health and seeking the right kind of support.

Stimulant medications such as Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine), Adderall (amphetamine salts), and Ritalin (Methylphenidate) work by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. Executive functioning refers to the ability to make plans, create goals, think ahead of necessary items for a complex task, and carry out those steps in an organized, goal-directed way. These skills are often compromised in individuals with ADHD. 

Traveling this summer for a getaway?  Taking a Staycation in your home? Here are some great books, both nonfiction and fiction, that you may enjoy: