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fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

The Man Holding MAHA Together

Tony Lyons believes that Republicans can secure the midterm elections by embracing the Make America Healthy Again movement, particularly its popular initiatives like banning soda from SNAP benefits.
Right-wing politics
#neurodiversity
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job

Engaging with neurodivergent employees requires curiosity, high standards, and high support to foster an effective work environment.
Mental health
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job

Engaging with neurodivergent employees requires curiosity, high standards, and high support to foster an effective work environment.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 hour ago

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That OpenAI Has Secretly Been Funding Their Work

Frontier AI companies are engaging in morally questionable tactics to influence child safety legislation for their benefit.
#resilience
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
#adhd
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

I Spent A Year Talking To ADHD Experts. Here's What I've Learned As A Mom.

ADHD parenting focuses on recognizing patterns and making gradual improvements rather than seeking perfection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

You're in Medical School, So You Can't Have ADHD. Wrong!

High-achieving adults with ADHD face stigma and dismissal of their struggles due to misconceptions about intelligence and ADHD.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How to Stop Taking Things Personally When You Have ADHD

ADHD can intensify the tendency to take things personally due to emotional processing and past experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Making Friends as an Adult With ADHD Can Feel So Hard

Adults with ADHD often find forming genuine friendships challenging due to neurological factors affecting attention and emotional intensity.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

I Spent A Year Talking To ADHD Experts. Here's What I've Learned As A Mom.

ADHD parenting focuses on recognizing patterns and making gradual improvements rather than seeking perfection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

You're in Medical School, So You Can't Have ADHD. Wrong!

High-achieving adults with ADHD face stigma and dismissal of their struggles due to misconceptions about intelligence and ADHD.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer's - Social Media Explorer

Changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's can begin years before symptoms appear, yet assessments often occur only after noticeable cognitive decline.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
Running
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
#philanthropy
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
#mental-health
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

2 GTA mental health treatment centres for first responders a step closer to reality with new funding | CBC News

Federal government allocates $15 million for new treatment facilities for first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries in Greater Toronto Area.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Jesy Nelson proud' as NHS announces rollout of SMA screening for newborns

The rollout of spinal muscular atrophy screenings for newborns will begin earlier than expected due to advocacy efforts by Jesy Nelson.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

"We knew right away that any shift in policy that was being reported was a grave exaggeration," Sheldon said, pointing to GLMA's role within the AMA's House of Delegates, where it has a voting seat and direct visibility into policymaking.
Healthcare
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment

Doyle's death at Above It All is one of several preventable deaths that Walter investigates in Rehab. The case exemplifies systemic failures in addiction treatment.
SOMA, SF
Education
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

High School Teens Are Repairing Used Cars to Donate to Single Moms

Students repair cars to gift to single moms, providing essential transportation for jobs, education, and medical needs.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
fromDaily Mom magazine
5 days ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
UX design
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Neuroinclusion Isn't Special Treatment

Workplace design often reflects unexamined assumptions about people, which can negatively impact neurodivergent employees and overall productivity.
#nonprofit
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.

Olivia Zhang founded Cancer Kids First to support children with cancer after losing loved ones to the disease.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Motor neurone disease had never crossed my mind, but in that moment I was told, my life changed forever'

When Lorraine Kelly Donnelly felt a cramp in her left hand at the start of 2025, she didn't think anything of it. But when a week later the pain was still there, she made an appointment to see her GP.
Medicine
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
#autism
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows | CBC News

Many children with autism in Ontario are waiting years for government funding for essential services, with only a small percentage receiving support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

6 Ways Schools Undermine Autistic Students' Self-Advocacy

Autistic students face systemic barriers in self-advocacy at school, requiring structural solutions beyond individual efforts.
#neurodivergence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Psychology

Neurodivergent Identity Is Not About Being Special

Recognizing neurodivergence or giftedness aligns identity with natural cognitive needs rather than claiming superiority, promoting congruence and better mental wellbeing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
Parenting
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Parents: A valuable source of AI intelligence

AI-assisted parenting tools are being developed by parents who understand the real challenges of childcare.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

Brain rot, characterized by cognitive decline from easy information, is rising due to social media and shortform videos, leading to exhaustion.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Your Kid Can Be A More Inclusive Friend With Sesame Workshop's New Autism Resources

The Sesame Workshop resources want the same for everyone. They are meant to help facilitate safe, inclusive group settings by giving children (and adults!) tips and engagement ideas for reaching out to someone, inviting others into your play, and offering encouragement to a kiddo who might feel a little uncertain or left out.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

We in the autism science and advocacy community were just appalled at the way he went about selecting members. The current committee has been hijacked by a narrow ideological agenda that does not reflect either the broad autism community or the state of autism science.
US news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why We Don't Change-Even When We Know What's Wrong

Insight alone is insufficient for change; real experiences are necessary to challenge ingrained beliefs and expectations.
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Nonprofit shows NICU families that 'Today is A Good Day'

A nonprofit supports NICU families by providing care packages and vital needs funding, enhancing their experience during challenging times.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Autism in older adults: the health system must recognize its effects

Autism research neglects adults, yet older autistic individuals face higher rates of heart disease, Parkinson's-like symptoms, osteoporosis, and dementia, requiring systematic investigation and adapted healthcare pathways.
Mental health
fromBustle
3 days ago

How These Women Are Changing The Conversation Around Narcolepsy Type 1

Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a neurological disorder affecting sleep regulation, often misdiagnosed, especially in women.
#adhd-diagnosis
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health | Letters

ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental conditions with distinct neurological differences, not spectrum traits everyone possesses; diagnosis provides crucial self-understanding and validation rather than limiting labels.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health | Letters

ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental conditions with distinct neurological differences, not spectrum traits everyone possesses; diagnosis provides crucial self-understanding and validation rather than limiting labels.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Managing ADHD in the Workplace

Having ADHD affects executive functioning skills, those mental processes headquartered in the prefrontal cortex that are responsible for planning, prioritizing, regulating attention, managing time, and sustaining effort. In a fast-paced environment, demands on such skills can expose areas of vulnerability.
Miscellaneous
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Fostering Independence in Teens and Young Adults with ADHD

Parenting teens with ADHD requires balancing safety with autonomy while building executive function skills through intentional capacity-building rather than rule enforcement.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Day I Realized My Son Wasn't Defiant, He Was Ashamed

Understanding a child's emotional state is crucial; shame can manifest as feelings of worthlessness, impacting behavior and communication.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Common Cognitive Patterns Experienced by People With ADHD

Polyvagal theory, introduced in 1994 by psychologist Stephen Porges, highlights the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating our health and behavior. Our lived experience of engaging with the world is impacted by external environmental cues, internal physical sensations, and relational experiences (e.g., an impression of connection, safety, and trust between individuals). Neuroception is our body's unconscious surveillance system that shifts us into one of three autonomic states needed to respond to a situation: rest-and-digest (social and safe), fight-or-flight (mobilization), or shutdown/collapse (immobilization).
Psychology
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid's First IEP Meeting

Schools must provide only 'adequate' education under IDEA; parents must proactively fight, use evaluations and advocates, and prepare early to secure better IEP outcomes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Kids Who Aren't Okay

Design schools and classrooms to prioritize students who struggle by embracing developmental variability, individualizing teaching, redefining good teaching as meeting each student where they are.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Needed: Providers Who Can Diagnose and Treat Adult ADHD

Adult ADHD affects 6% of U.S. adults annually and ranks as the second most common psychiatric diagnosis, yet most clinicians lack training in its assessment and treatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

When Autism and ADHD Travel Together

AuDHD—being both autistic and ADHD—affects 50-70% of autistic people and 20-65% of ADHD individuals, yet remains underdiagnosed due to diagnostic overshadowing and historical clinical restrictions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Do You Have an Attention Problem? Or Does everyone?

Attention is effortful and humans are naturally attracted to novelty; minimize distractions and schedule demanding tasks when freshest, with breaks to sustain focus.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Real World Effects of ADHD Medication

ADHD medication reduces symptoms and significantly lowers real-world harms—criminality, substance abuse, motor-vehicle incidents, and mortality—with benefits persisting after discontinuation.
Psychology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

ADHD overdiagnosis is harming gifted children

Gifted children's selective attention and rapid processing are often misdiagnosed as ADHD due to educational mismatches and insufficient teacher training.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The AuDHD Strength of Being Attuned

Attuned AuDHD individuals have heightened perceptual and emotional sensitivity that fosters deep empathy and insight while increasing risk of sensory and emotional overload.
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