Author: Meredith Cola, B.A. Understanding burnout is a critical component of self-care, but it can often be difficult to recognize. For individuals on the spectrum, autistic burnout is a condition involving exhaustion, withdrawal, problems with thinking, reduced daily living skills, and increased manifestation of autistic traits. Signs of autistic burnout

Author: Mallory Inselberg, M.A. It is very common and normal for individuals to experience changes in their mood and depression related to changes in the weather. This may look like changes in how you feel, think, and handle activities, situations, and people. Most people will start to notice these changes

Author: Laura Frank, M.A. Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals with mental illness is common in today’s society and can often cause individuals to avoid seeking help and support during times of distress. Dispelling common myths about mental health can help combat public stigma, raise awareness, and ultimately aid in

Author: Jennie Nack, M.S. Have you ever wondered how much screen time is too much? Setting limits for screen time is never an easy task, especially for children. Screen time is not always bad or a problem for every child. Experts say when it comes to children, look at the

Author: Alexis Paul During the past two years, our world has been living in a pandemic – ultimately creating stress for many individuals and families. As such, with the new stressors we have faced, conversations regarding mental health and how to engage in self-care activities have been happening now more

Author: Alex Kohn, M.A. The holidays and New Year season often involve time spent in social gatherings, including end-of-year celebrations at work as well as extended time with family or friends. While the holiday season is often a joyous time, it can also be stressful for many, involving difficult emotions

Author: Wayne Fraser It is important to understand the way that people evaluate risk at different ages. Adults are generally perceived as having better risk assessment than adolescents. Research implications have continuously dismissed this belief. Adolescent risk behavior is usually attributed to unrealistic feelings of invulnerability. Researchers have stated that

Author: Marzena Podkalicka M.A., AT Sometimes we experience uneasiness, worry, nervousness, or fear before confronting something new or challenging. Generally, these feelings are normal. However, when a person is constantly worried over different activities or events, and the worry begins to cause distress and discomfort, they may be suffering from

Author: Nicole Fusco, M.S. Acceptance and commitment therapy has shown to be an effective treatment approach for many mental health disorders including psychosis (Wakefield et al., 2018). For individuals diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, goals to eliminate symptoms or to return to previous functioning may not be feasible. Thus, ACT

Author: Meredith Cola, B.A. Historically, autism research has primarily focused on what researchers or other non-autistic people think is important. Autistic self-advocates have been calling for more research priorities that reflect the autistic community’s needs and are informed by autistic perspectives. This month, you have the opportunity to tell the