Autism is a developmental and neurological difference that can impact how someone behaves, communicates, interacts, and learns. Although the term “high-functioning autism” isn’t an official medical diagnosis, it’s commonly used in reference to autistic people who can speak, read, write, and perform life skills with minimal assistance. The medical community previously used the term “Asperger’s […]
Neurodivergence’s Impact on Mental Health
When we speak about human behavior or ways of being in the world, we have traditionally described someone as having normal behavior or abnormal behavior. Recently, mental health experts have begun to look at things in a broader, more inclusive scope. What Does Neurodivergent Mean? Neurodivergent is a term used to describe someone who either […]
8 Organization Tips for People With ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of mental disorder that can cause excessive movement and make it difficult for someone to focus and control their impulses. For many people, ADHD can also make it hard to stay organized—deadlines are missed, projects are started but not completed, and piles of clutter make it impossible to find […]
12 Signs You Might Be Autistic
Have you ever wondered whether you could possibly be autistic? Autism (often referred to as “autism”) is a neurological and developmental difference that can impact how someone learns, communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. Autism symptoms can vary from one person to another and change over time, and only a trained professional can accurately diagnose […]
4 Reasons People Begin Therapy for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders come only second to opioid overdoses, the deadliest mental illness in the United States. Every 52 minutes, the effects of this condition take a life, and 26% of these deaths occur by suicide. Many people with disordered eating patterns live in denial about causing themselves harm. How do you know if you’ve crossed the […]
How Mental Health Professionals Use the Schizophrenia Test
Schizophrenia affects 24 million people worldwide. Living with undiagnosed schizophrenia is a scary prospect. Without a diagnosis, patients have trouble accessing the resources and specialists they need. The presence of a mental health disorder doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Please continue reading below to learn more about schizophrenia and its symptoms. You will also […]
A Therapy Pet Could Be Your Companion in Mental Wellness
Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Homeowners love their pets for their own reasons, but there are universal benefits to owning a pet. A therapy pet provides mental and physical health advantages for its owners. If you don’t want to go through your mental struggles alone, you don’t have to. […]
Is a Weighted Blanket Helpful for My Mental Health?
Each year, 1/5 of adults in the United States experience mental illness. Having a mental illness can negatively impact daily life if you don’t attempt to manage it. There are several ways to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms caused by a mental health disorder. Is a weighted blanket helpful for mental health? Keep reading to find out. […]
Coping with Working from Home During COVID-19
How many mornings have you shut off that alarm, wishing you could just work from home in your PJs? Well now many of us are getting our wish thanks to COVID-19. While in theory working from home may seem ideal, the reality for many of us is that it’s, well, kind of a pain. Particularly […]
5 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with Anxiety
Affecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health disorders. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are highly prevalent amongst those who suffer from anxiety disorder. If you have trouble falling asleep, it may heighten or trigger your anxiety, and vice versa. While it can be […]