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.…
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…
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…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking negative things about yourself that deep down you knew weren’t true? Of course, we’ve all done it at some point, it’s one of those peculiar things which humans do despite not making any sense.…
Being shy in new social situations or when meeting strangers isn’t uncommon. Novel circumstances can be anxiety-provoking for many of us, especially when we perceive that a lot is at stake, like meeting your partner’s family for the first time,…
Are you looking for a new job, thinking of switching careers or simply contemplating your next move? One of the nation’s leading employment-oriented services has published a list of the most in-demand job skills, and the most sought-after talents and…