You’ve heard the stories, encountered the myths, and felt the fears. How in the world can I parent a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

If you meet a couple that never fights, don’t bother asking them for their secret. They absolutely have disagreements, so suppressing emotions in the name of avoiding conflict is nothing to emulate.

A strange and counterproductive pattern can materialize when you’re in a relationship for a long time. You get so comfortable and close with your partner that you casually take the relationship for granted.

The concept of somatic healing is something I’ve talked about and will keep talking about. One reason for this is the reality that we live in a culture that likes to talk about a mind-body connection.

Look up the word “somatic,” and most often, you’ll find it defined as “of or relating to the body.” Therefore, on the surface, this can appear to contradict the concept of a mental illness.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common and commonly known mental health condition. Ask someone about ADHD, and they will likely talk about being disorganized, forgetful, or overstimulated.

What was once called Asperger’s syndrome is now known as high-functioning autism. It’s not strictly a medical diagnosis, but it’s a very necessary distinction.

Emotional distress and mental illness can manifest in so many different ways. Each person and each situation is different — so much so that we sometimes can’t discern what is and isn’t a symptom.

Most of us will endure at least one traumatic event in our lives — about 70 percent of us, in fact. Trauma is common; it’s a major challenge, and it must be addressed.

About 1 in 8 of the people in the world are dealing with a mental illness. The most common of all these conditions is an anxiety disorder.

More than half of the people in the world will experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. What constitutes trauma can differ from person to person.

Less than half of those reporting signs of depression seek treatment. Even so, five percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with depression.