You’re supposed to be swimming in love, but sometimes the water feels murky. Exhaustion, anxiety, guilt, and self-doubt swirl together, especially in the first year after birth. For some, these feelings grow... Read more »
When talking about autism, some prefer to say “person with autism,” while others say “autistic person.” The difference may seem subtle, but for many in the autism community, these choices carry weight.... Read more »
Most people have experienced an unsettling thought that appears out of nowhere, whether it’s an odd mental image, a sudden worry, or an unwanted memory. These intrusive thoughts are usually fleeting, but... Read more »
For many college students, studying alone can feel isolating and demotivating. To break that monotony, millions have turned to “Study With Me” (SWM) videos—online sessions where people broadcast or watch others studying,... Read more »
For many autistic students, the high school experience is shaped as much by misunderstanding as it is by academic challenge. Classrooms not designed with neurodiversity in mind can leave these students feeling... Read more »
Motherhood on social media is often portrayed as effortless, joyful, and aesthetically perfect. These idealized images can create unrealistic expectations, leading mothers to feel inadequate or guilty when their own experiences don’t... Read more »
A recent study published in Social Indicators Research suggests that having a pet can increase life satisfaction by 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale. Even more eye-catching, the researchers estimate... Read more »
Camouflaging involves autistic individuals hiding or suppressing their natural behaviors and traits to fit in socially, impacting their mental health, identity, and well-being. This can lead to heightened anxiety, depression, social isolation,... Read more »
Parents might contribute to their children’s anxiety through intrusive parenting practices that undermine autonomy, competence, and independence, making adolescents less confident in coping with stress and uncertainty. Conversely, autonomy-supportive parenting can help... Read more »
A new artificial intelligence (AI) study in The New England Journal of Medicine publication NEJM AI demonstrates how an AI chatbot called Therabot can significantly improve symptoms in just two months for... Read more »