For many, the holiday season is billed as the “most wonderful time of the year.” But if you are Autistic, or love someone who is, you likely know the reality is often... Read more »
You’ve just met someone amazing. The connection is electric, the dates are great, and your mind is already buzzing with possibilities. But right at this “most dangerous point” in dating, relationship expert... Read more »
Imagine a time when life hit you hard, a job loss, a breakup, or a significant personal trauma. Why did you, or someone you know, manage to “bounce back” relatively quickly, while... Read more »
Imagine sending a text and waiting — minutes pass, then hours. The message sits “seen.” Your stomach tightens, your mind replays every word, searching for what you did wrong. For many autistic... Read more »
A major study of 2,652 adults with a substance use history in JAMA Psychiatry showed discontinuing smoking was strongly and positively associated with recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). They also quantified... Read more »
Changes in routine can be especially challenging for autistic people because predictability helps them feel safe and in control. Unexpected disruptions, like a canceled plan or a new environment, may trigger stress,... Read more »
Empathy is often thought of as a universal human trait, yet it is also one of the most debated aspects of autism. While stereotypes suggest that autistic people struggle with empathy, many... Read more »
The question of whether individuals drawn into extremist ideologies online should be treated as victims or perpetrators continues to spark debate. A new study suggests that public opinion may be shaped more... Read more »
If you died and then came back to life, how would the experience change how you spend your time at work? My research assistant and I were interested in this question, so... Read more »
Many people with anxiety share that they sometimes “question everything, even [their] own core beliefs and reality,” as one forum user put it. Stress and fear prime our minds to grasp for... Read more »