Experiencing adverse events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, has long been understood to influence a person’s emotional and psychological development. Many assume that such experiences in early childhood... Read more »
What happens when 40 percent of a generation cannot function effectively at school? Signs are emerging that this may happen with the children who were 0 to 6 years old during COVID-19,... Read more »
According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), basic psychological needs are autonomy (feeling in control of one’s actions), competence (feeling effective and capable), and relatedness (feeling connected to others). These needs are essential for... Read more »
App-based psychotherapeutic exercises provide immediate, accessible anxiety relief, helping overcome common mental health barriers such as limited access to therapists, costs, stigma, and logistical challenges. These digital interventions offer flexible, scalable solutions,... Read more »
ADHD doesn’t just affect focus and organization – it also affects the way we socialize and communicate. Many people with ADHD find social interactions more challenging than they are for neurotypical people.... Read more »
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be life-changing. Many late-identified autistic people describe the experience as finally finding the missing piece of a puzzle. It brings clarity but also a flood... Read more »
Autoimmune disorders result when your body’s immune system becomes overactive, causing it to attack and damage your tissues. There is a good deal of overlap between autoimmune disorders and psychiatric illness. Many... Read more »
Imagine the brain, that shiny bundle of being, securely housed in a protective skull, hosting conscious thoughts in a pool of subconsciousness. The basic brain ingredients are fat, water, protein, carbohydrates, and... Read more »
Weber, D. M., Baucom, D. H., Wojda-Burlij, A. K., Carrino, E. A., Du Bois, S., & Sher, T. G. (2024). Relationship “jet lag” in long-distance and geographically close relationships: The impact of... Read more »