Alyson O’Neill

Living with ADHD means navigating challenges with time management, organization, focus and emotional regulation on a regular basis. It’s not being lazy, a lack of effort or poor motivation; ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how your brain is able to process information and the responses you have to the world. Being able to understand what your brain needs is the first step to building coping strategies that work. Here are some of my personal favorites as a fellow person...

The days get shorter, the air gets colder, and moods begin to shift. The UV lowers, the sun sets earlier, and everything begins to feel a lot heavier. Many people feel a shift in their energy or mood, but for a number of people, it may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or a seasonal pattern of depression. You may be wondering; what is seasonal depression? This is a type of mood disorder in which depressive episodes can emerge in a regular seasonal pattern. It is most common in the late...

College is a transition for everyone; it’s a taste of freedom and a new level of pressure. With the excitement of a new journey come dilemmas we may not know how to handle, such as living in dorms, finding time to study, practicing self-care, and still having a social life. Time management is essential to make space for everything at hand. This could look like blocking out study time on your calendar, engaging with clubs and groups on campus, and protecting your sleep. This also means saying...