We Can’t Predict What Will Make Us Happy
by And This Is Surprisingly Good News On Halloween day in 2003, thirteen-year-old Bethany Hamilton went surfing with a friend off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii. …
Category: Mental health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel, and behave in daily life, as well as how they handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Good mental health enables people to cope with challenges, work productively, and contribute to their communities. Poor mental health can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other disorders that impact overall quality of life.
Parenting Humor with a Point Should Parents Swear in Front of Their Children?
Why using bad language at home might actually be good parenting I’m a bit of a sweary bunny. I’ve always had a fondness for a …
Cringe, Then Heal: What Your Therapist Says (and Why It Matters)
Find the right therapist, and you’ll discover a rare kind of space—one that feels safe enough to unravel your thoughts, explore your wounds, and start …
“A Psychologist-in-Training Reviews The Midnight Library: It Does Not Get Mental Health Right”
I made a huge mistake. I read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig immediately after finishing Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García …
What Is Autism?
When people hear the word “autism” they often have a specific idea of a particular behavior in their head. However, not all people with autism …
How Autism Impacts My ADHD
How I Learned I’m Autistic and Have ADHD My journey toward understanding my neurodivergent identity began in 2021, when I was 37 years old. At …
5 Essential Life Lessons You Can’t Afford to Ignore
1. Forgive Your Past Mistakes as Often as Possible Life is a journey filled with missteps, regrets, and lessons. The key to moving forward is …
The Toughest Lesson About Therapy: Holding Space When Nothing More Can Be Done
In my early days as a therapist, I placed immense pressure on myself to find the thing—the perfect word, technique, or resource—that would help my …
“Inside the Life of a ‘High-Functioning’ Autistic Woman — How Social Struggles Impact Every Aspect of My World”
Exploring the hidden challenges that come with masking and navigating life as an autistic woman. Because I work (more than) full-time, live alone, and manage …
“I Was Diagnosed With ADHD Twice — But Now I Identify as AuDHD, and It’s Changed Everything “
Understanding both ADHD and autism has helped me work with my brain, not against it. I was diagnosed with ADHD not once but twice — …