Author: Marzena Podkalicka, M.A. As the COVID-19 pandemic was unexpected and for many, anxiety provoking, it is no wonder that news of the progressing delta variant is now contributing to ongoing anxiety. Some might struggle with how to control or manage their anxiety, which in turn may impact their ability

Author: Norah Aldawsari, M.S. Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that negatively affects one’s cognitive, emotional, and social functions. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience hearing voices, seeing objects or people, smelling, or feeling sensations. They may also have false beliefs that are extremely distorted, called delusions, that have no basis in

Author: Nicole Fusco, M.S. Telehealth psychological services are regarded as a critical modality to support and provide treatment to underserved and marginalized populations (Craig et al., 2021). COVID-19 has forced many mental health professionals to expand beyond their comfort zone and use telehealth as their primary means of client care. Similarly, clients have to navigate

Author: Meredith Cola, B.A. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social communication difficulties and the presence of restricted or repetitive behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). ASD affects 1 in 54 children, with a male-to-female ratio of 4:1 (Maenner et al., 2020). Girls are diagnosed with