RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up.

Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

• Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
• Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
• Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
• Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD

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Melisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference.

Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children

• Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD
• Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
• Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
• Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions

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Gaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it.

Resources: Workplace Bullying

• Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work
• Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow
• Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication
• Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You
• Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work

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