Neuro Resources
A blog on Mental Health Testing, Parenting, and Living a Successful and Fulfilling Life
Dr. David Nathan in the Media
I am incredibly appreciative of the coverage WCCO 4 TV, WCCO Radio, KSTP 5, KARE 11, FOX 9, MinnPost, and Hometown Source have given to mental health in our community.
Run, do not walk, to see Song Sung Blue
Song Sung Blue Image Credit : Courtesy of Focus Features
Task Completion Tips for Individuals with ADHD
Tips for completing non-preferred tasks that also help us fostering resilience and grow self-esteem for individuals with ADHD.
Will AI Replace Psychologists?
Should Mental Health professionals be worried about the rise of AI?
Dark Patterns: How Apps, Games, Website and Online Stores get us addicted and how it is worse for people with ADHD and ASD
Dark Patterns, tricks game, website and online store designers use to get us hooked and spend more than we mean to, are everwhere. This week, Amazong paid a $2.5 BILLION dollar fine to the Federal Trade Commission due to decieving people into joining Amazon Prime and then intentionally making ending a membership extremely difficult, two examples of dark patterns. Learn more about Dark Patterns, what they are, how they work, and why they are worse for people with ADHD and ASD in today’s blog post.
Superman: Mental Health Role Model
This summer’s Superman is great fun and also has some useful messages for everyone, especially people struggling with ADHD and/or ASD.
Developing Healthy Self-Acceptance despite ADHD
Self-Acceptance can be difficult to achieve for anyone, but is especially difficult for individuals with ADHD. Here are some strategies that can be used to help cultivate self-acceptance regardless of our struggles.
Thank you, MPA!
I am honored and grateful to receive the Minnesota Psychological Association's 2025 Presidential Citation for Contributions to the Field of Psychology. Thank you very much, Dr. G. Zachariah White, and all the other members of the MPA Executive Council, for this award. I am deeply grateful for this honor and recognition.
A Great Resource for College students with ADHD
Thank you Sam, a student who sent me this link to include on my page. This is a fantastic resource full of tips and strategies for students in college and those planning on attending college who have ADHD to help them be more successful. Thanks again, Sam!
Why is the Wait For Mental Health Testing So Long?
Why does it take so long to get in for mental health testing? I get this questions all the time. I decided to write down some answers in my latest blog entry.
The Wicked Way to A Better Life
Opposites don’t just attract. Spending time with people very different from us may be a key to happiness and a more fulfilling life.
Answers To Common Questions About ADHD Testing
What is ADHD testing? In this post, I’d like to provider answers to common questions about ADHD testing. I’ll to discuss what ADHD testing is, how it works, and what you or a loved one can expect when they come in for an ADHD assessment.
The Absolutely Best ADHD Resource on the Internet
There are many ADHD resources on the Internet. The YouTube channel HowToADHD is the best one. When clients and their families ask me about ADHD resources, this is the first one I discuss.
ADHD AND DRIVING
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms put ADHD teens and adults at heightened risk for motor vehicle crashes.
The Best Parenting Book. Ever.
I don’t think there is a single book on parenting that could cover every issue that could ever confront a parent. However, this 299-page parenting guide is, hands down, the best parenting book I have ever read. I highly recommend it to all parents and parents-to-be who want to improve their child-raising game.
The Taylor Swift Post
The following is for all parents and all children. It was inspired by some conversations I have had with fathers in the past week, and fathers of daughters may be more likely to find it relevant to them. But the fundamental ideas apply to all parents and all children.