How to Stay Sane this Holiday Season
Maintaining Mental Health During the Holiday Season Contrary to popular belief, the holiday season is not always “the most wonderful time of the year” for many people. Although the holiday …
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What is Intergenerational Trauma?
Intergenerational trauma is broadly defined as the trauma that gets passed down from a trauma survivor and affects the well-being of subsequent generations. Intergenerational trauma is also referred to as …
Pros and Cons of Social Media Usage
Approximately 7 in 10 Americans utilize a social media platform (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). People spend approximately 2.5 hours on social media daily. Given the increasing popularity of social media …
Parenting Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The transition from teenager to young adulthood can be stressful for parents, as there are many unknowns and shifts in roles. The transition can be even more challenging when the …
Video Gaming
There are many misconceptions about video gaming and how it affects mental health. More often than not, politicians and public commentators will link video gaming to negative consequences, such as …
What is Social Skills Training?
Challenges with social communication are a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). For example, people with ASD may experience difficulty making eye contact, interpreting non-verbal cues, initiating interactions, engaging …
What is Autistic Burnout?
Although adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been experiencing and discussing autistic burnout for many years, the concept of autistic burnout is relatively new to the academic community. Autistic …
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Discussion of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and requests for this diagnostic label have increased in the past few years. PDA was initially used to describe children who use “social manipulation” …
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Suicide is a complex, but preventable public health issue with significant personal and societal consequences. Suicide constitutes a global disease burden and is currently the 11th leading cause of death …
The Overlap Between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Gender Diversity
Research indicates that children, adolescents, and adults with ASD are more likely to identify as transgender and gender diverse compared to neurotypical individuals. Although there is no strong empirical evidence …