Tag: health

• Self-Esteem and Self-Worth When You’ve Lived Years Without Knowing — Reclaiming Your Sense of Value

  

  Many women with undiagnosed ADHD struggle with shame, low self-esteem, and self-blame. Learn how ADHD impacts self-worth — and how therapy can help you rebuild confidence and reconnect with your true identity.

  Krishna Vora

  December 10, 2025

  adhd, Mental Health, Perfectionism, South Asian Mental Health

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• Why I Felt “Lazy” but Had ADHD: Understanding the Invisible Symptoms in Women

  

  Many women with ADHD grow up believing they’re “lazy” or “inconsistent.” Discover why ADHD shows up differently in women, how mislabelling happens, and how therapy can help you rebuild self-trust and self-worth.

  Krishna Vora

  November 25, 2025

  adhd, anxiety, Perfectionism

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• What Adult ADHD Can Look Like (Beyond the Stereotypes)

  Photo Credit: Annie Spratt When most people think of ADHD, they picture a restless child bouncing off the walls or someone who can’t sit still long enough to finish homework. But in reality, ADHD — especially in adults — looks far more complex and nuanced. Many adults live for years without realizing their struggles with…

  Krishna Vora

  October 22, 2025

  adhd, anxiety, Mental Health, Perfectionism, South Asian Mental Health

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• Understanding Depression in South Asian Families

  Explore how depression is often stigmatized in South Asian families, why it’s misunderstood, and how culturally sensitive psychotherapy can help. Therapy available online in Ontario.

  Krishna Vora

  August 16, 2025

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• People Pleasing in South Asian Women: A Hidden Struggle That Deserves Therapeutic Support

  

  Explore how people-pleasing affects South Asian women and how culturally sensitive therapy in Ontario can help. Work with a therapist who understands your story. The Quiet Weight: People-Pleasing in South Asian Women and the Path to Healing If you’re a South Asian woman living in Ontario and feel like you’re always putting others first—your family,…

  Krishna Vora

  June 3, 2025

  Cultural Competence, Mental Health, Perfectionism, South Asian Mental Health

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• Understanding ADHD in South Asian Women: Challenges and Strategies

  

  Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. However, the experiences of ADHD in South Asian women often differ due to cultural nuances, stigmas, and unique challenges. In this blog, we will explore the intricacies of ADHD in South Asian women, the barriers they face…

  Krishna Vora

  May 9, 2025

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• South Asian mental Health Resources

  

  As a person, I have always struggled to find quality mental health resources for my community. While I truly believe that therapy is very helpful for improving mental health, I am aware of barriers in terms of finances, resources, privacy, stigma that can get in the way of seeking support. My hope is to create…

  Krishna Vora

  January 9, 2023

  South Asian Mental Health

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