Neurodiversity is a word used by researchers, academics, and clinicians to describe the concept that neurological differences, such as those seen in autism, dyslexia, intellectual disabilities, ADHD and emotional and behavioral disorders, are normal variants on the comprehensive spectrum of…
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is commonly diagnosed in children, but did you know that nearly half of these individuals continue to be affected by ADHD symptoms as adults? Additionally, many adults with ADHD have not been diagnosed or treated.…
According to a new study, alcohol use worldwide continues to increase with no indication that the concerning trend will reverse. In the U.S., excess alcohol consumption is the fourth leading preventable cause of death. Study author Jakob Manthey from the…
Have you ever wanted to break up with your family, like high-profile Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, apparently have? While we can never know what sort of domestic dramas go on behind closed doors, family psychology…
Do you find it easy to feel compassion for your friends and loved ones, but maybe not so much for yourself? Many of us have no difficulty showing concern for those we love or having sympathy for absolute strangers in…
A new surge of the psychostimulant methamphetamine is coursing through U.S. streets and towns, competing with the opioid epidemic as it ruins lives, devastates families and decimates communities. This new wave of the illicit drug is now being sold in…
Approximately 1 in 4 adults between the ages of 18 to 24 in developed countries suffer from a mental health disorder. Depression (12.8%) and anxiety (28.2%) are the two most common mental health conditions. The vast majority of mental health…
Have you heard of eco-anxiety? The term refers to the fear and worries many people experience thinking about climate-prompted change and/or natural disasters. The phrase reflects the tremendous potential impact that climate change may pose to the mental health of…
At one time or another, all of us have contemplated the things that make our lives worthwhile: family, friends, home, financial security, the list goes on and is different for each one of us. Positive psychologists have taken this concept…
Migraines are a challenging health issue, one that research shows are more likely to occur in women than men. Individuals of any age can be afflicted with a migraine headache, and in fact, family history is a major risk factor…