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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 11h

💚 #SelfCare #SelfCareSaturday 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

Each and every day let’s keep making space for #compassion for ourselves and for others. Taking care of our #MentalHealth isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #SelfCare #Kindness #Wellbeing 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 10: The ADHD Iceberg

#ADHD #TDAH #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

www.verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girl...

#ADHD #TADA #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

ADHD Symptoms in Girls

ADHD symptoms in girls often look different than in boys and can go unrecognized. Here are 20 signs to help you identify ADHD in girls so you can seek help.

www.verywellmind.com

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 1d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 9: 20 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Girls

Mindful that ADHD presents differently in girls, this article provides an overview of some signs and symptoms that may be present in girls experiencing ADHD.

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 2d

💚 #Wellbeing #WellbeingWednesday #RandomActsOfKindnessFoundation 💚

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 2d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth

Day 8: What ADHD Masking Looks Like
www.verywellmind.com/what-is-adhd...

#ADHD #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

What Is ADHD Masking?

ADHD masking involves camouflaging symptoms in order to fit in, gain acceptance, and reduce stigma. Explore examples of masking in ADHD and find helpful ways to cope.

www.verywellmind.com

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 4d

💛 #Kindness and #Compassion 💛

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 4d

In this informative webinar from #WitherslackGroup, Lisa Rudge (Director of Parent Services from The ADHD Foundation) speaks to flipping the narrative, self-advocacy, structure/clear routines and so much more.

#ADHD #TDAH #Neurodiversity #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 4d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 7: ADHD: Empowering Your Child From Diagnosis To Daily Life

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iepa...

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 6: ADHD: finding what works for me
During this 12 minute TED Talk, James talks about his diagnosis, his journey and - as the title suggests - what works best for him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw2Q...

#ADHD #TDAH #Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

"Quand on pense négativement, on trouve des problèmes partout. Quand on pense positivement, on trouve des solutions à tout"

(Translation: "When you think negatively, you find problems everywhere. When you think positively, you find solutions to everything.")

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 5d

💚 #Mindfulness helps us notice our thoughts before they shape our reality. By choosing a positive mindset, we turn challenges into opportunities. 💚

#MindfulMonday #GrowthMindset #Wellbeing

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

World Teachers' Day
www.unesco.org/en/days/teac...

#UNESCO #WorldTeachersDay #Education #Collaboration

World Teachers' Day

5 October

www.unesco.org

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 Today is #WorldTeachersDay, a global celebration honouring the vital rôle of #educators.

This year's focus, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession”, highlights the transformative nature of #collaborative #practice & the benefits for #students, #educators & entire #communities. 🌍

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 6d

#ADHDAwarenessMonth (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

This cheat sheet from GoZen! highlights key #accommodations to implement for those experiencing #ADHD

#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth #Information #Empowerment

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 7d

"Think about your most reliable sources of joy and schedule them in." ~ Susan Cain

✨ #SelfCare #SelfCareSaturday ✨

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 7d

ADHD Awareness month (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 4: ADHD: Recognising Symptoms (image from CAMHS Professionals)
camhsprofessionals.co.uk/2021/04/01/a...

#ADHD #ADHDAwarenessMonth
#Information #Empowerment

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 8d

With regard to ADHD and the question, "What is ADHD?" (kidshealth.org/en/parents/a... there is specific information tailored for parents, kids and teens.

#ADHD #TADA #TDAH #ADHDAwarenessMonth

ADHD in Kids & Teens | Nemours KidsHealth

ADHD is a common medical condition that can affect kids and teens at school, at home, and in friendships. Learn more.

kidshealth.org

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 8d

ADHD Awareness month (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 3: What is ADHD?
Nemours Children's Health, which is committed to transforming the health of all kids, has - on its Nemours KidsHealth website - information for parents, kids and teens on a wide range of health matters in English and Spanish.

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 8d

ADHD Awareness month (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org)

Day 2: ADHD 7 facts
www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/adhd-7-facts/

#ADHD #TDAH #ADHDAwarenessMonth

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 9d

This month's @actionhappiness calendar (actionforhappiness.org/calendar) has, as usual, some great ideas for ways to boost wellbeing and be #HappierKinderTogether in #OptimisticOctober.

Available, as always, in multiple languages.

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 10d

Day 1: Some Myths and Facts about ADHD
www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/myths-and-fa...

#ADHD #TDAH #ADHDAwarenessMonth
#Information #Empowerment

Myths and Facts about ADHD - ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Myths about ADHD are harmful stories that perpetuate stigma and pain. 12 myths and the facts about them.

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 10d

With October being ADHD Awareness month (www.adhdawarenessmonth.org), this is a great time to raise awareness, to disseminate information, to expand our knowledge and ultimately empower those who experience ADHD.

ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Anita Brady @anitabrady.bsky.social · 11d

💛 With the view of #ChangingTheWorld by embracing #kindness each and every day, this #AnnieLennox #quote continues to resonate deeply and it is no wonder that I find myself posting it a few times each and every year. 💛

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