Self-Identified Neurodivergent Individuals: Why They Belong in Neurodivergent Communities
For many people, discovering they may be neurodivergent is a life-changing moment. It can provide language for experiences that have never quite made sense, explain lifelong challenges, and replace years of self-criticism with understanding. For others, that discovery raises an important question: Do self-identified or self-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals belong in neurodivergent communities?
To Those Hurting on Mother’s Day
People don’t often understand how hard it is to hold the line when the world tells you “but she’s your mother.” As if biology should override pain. As if your peace is less important than their comfort. But you’ve learned, sometimes painfully, that love without safety is not love at all. That staying in harm’s way doesn’t heal the wound—it deepens it.
5 Ways COVID-19 Has Impacted Global Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep vulnerabilities in global mental health. From rising anxiety and depression rates to the long-term impacts of isolation and substance abuse, the mental health crisis is a significant part of the pandemic’s legacy. As we look toward the future, it’s essential that we invest in mental health services, build resilience in our communities, and prioritize the mental well-being of individuals around the world. By addressing these mental health challenges, we can help society heal both physically and emotionally from the effects of the pandemic.