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Aug 22
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Beyond Diagnosis: How Acceptance and Sel...

REID
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Barriers become your bridge—once you start taking those pieces out of your barriers, you can start putting them down for you to step forward on, and you will eventually build a bridge to go where you want to go.


Ever wonder why some days your ADHD feels like a hidden superpower, and other days it's like your brain's stuck in quicksand—no matter how hard you try? Jamie Hughes thought depression was the main culprit behind her struggles… until a late ADHD diagnosis flipped her entire healing journey on its head. But here’s the twist: the real game-changer she discovered wasn’t therapy or medication. It was something hiding in plain sight—something most people still overlook when it comes to managing mental health. Ready to find out what it is and how it could shift your recovery, too?


Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist with a knack for blending real-life experience with a deep understanding of trauma, self-care, and resilience. Jamie’s been through the wringer—growing up with childhood trauma, living with depression, and more recently navigating life with ADHD—which gives her a genuine, relatable edge to her work. She’s written four books on mental health, works as a life coach, and is passionate about helping others find hope and practical tools for healing. Jamie’s approach is all about compassion and honesty; she’s not afraid to talk about the tough stuff and shares strategies that actually come from lived experience, not just theory. Whether she’s journaling, coaching, or speaking, Jamie brings empathy and a straightforward style to everything she does, making her someone who truly gets the ups and downs of managing mental health.


Key Takeaways:

  • Discover how tailored strategies can transform the daily challenges of managing ADHD and depression into opportunities for growth and stability.

  • Unlock the surprising ways meditation can enhance your mental health beyond just relaxation.

  • Explore how making mindful nutrition choices can significantly influence the symptoms of ADHD and improve focus.

  • Master coping mechanisms that effectively reduce high anxiety levels, helping you regain control and calm.

  • Build resilience that strengthens your mental health recovery, turning setbacks into stepping stones for lasting well-being.

  • Visit managingmentalhealth.net to find out more about Jamie Hughes, access links to all four books, and inquire about individual coaching.


Jamies Resources:

  • Follow Jamie Hughes on social media for updates and to ask questions.

  • Access Jamie Hughes’ scholarly paper, Mental Health Issues Among Law Enforcement, by searching for the title or Jamie Hughes on Google Scholar.

  • Check out the four books in Jamie Hughes’ series on Managing Anxiety, PTSD, Adult ADHD, and Clinical Depression via the links provided on managingmentalhealth.net.

  • Fill out the coaching inquiry form on managingmentalhealth.net if interested in individual coaching services.


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