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5 Hidden Struggles of Masking Autism That No One Talks About
Struggles with masking autism are often invisible but deeply exhausting. Imagine stepping onto a stage every single day, playing a role that isn’t truly you. That’s what masking feels like for many autistic individuals. Masking autism means suppressing natural behaviors, mimicking neurotypical social cues, and constantly adjusting one’s personality to fit societal norms—an exhausting struggle […]
ABA Centers Dominates “Inc. Regionals: Southeast” List For Second Year in a Row
A Two-Year Revenue Growth of 5,794 Percent Secured the No. 1 Spot Out of 192 of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, revealed that ABA Centers is No. 1 on its Inc. Regionals: Southeast list for the second year in a row. […]
“Why don’t mental health treatments work for everyone?“
Trevor’s buddy wouldn’t let it go: Wellbutrin XL and therapy big-time eased his depression. So a month ago, Trevor started on an antidepressant (but blew off therapy). When asked how he’s doing, he growls, “Why don’t mental health treatments work for everyone?“ Do you believe it only takes a few therapy sessions, and you’ll be […]
Leadership Consultant on Mental Health
About Christopher: I am a leading transformational leadership consultant and the founder of AtomicGrowth. I’ve spent the past 10 years understanding, identifying and demystifying the patterns of the mind, behaviour and identity. Now I help people embody the highest levels of performance and leadership, in all areas of life. WHAT WAS THE MAJOR TURNING POINT […]
BOOK GIVEAWAY – The Ninth Session by Deborah Serani
Get a signed autographed copy of my republished award-winning suspense novel, “The Ninth Session.” .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: inline-block; color: #181818; background-color: #F6F6EE; border: 1px solid #9D8A78; […]
8 Reasons Autistic People Deserve to Be Their True Selves
Powerful as it is, imagine feeling like you have to wear a mask every single day, just to be accepted. Imagine changing the way you talk, the way you move, the things you love—just to fit in. This is the exhausting reality for many autistic people. Society often pressures them to suppress their natural behaviors […]
Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Recommendations for Treatment
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many people are aware of physical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on mental health are often overlooked. Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive challenges like brain […]
Unpacking the Connection Between Trauma, Emotional Reactivity, Self-Injurious Behaviors and Fearlessness About Death: New Insights for Clinicians
Recent research published in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior by AD Stumps, N Bounoua, AE Sheehan, and N Sadeh, titled “Emotional reactivity and past self-injurious behavior moderate the association between trauma exposure and fearlessness about death,” provides critical insights for clinicians working with trauma survivors. Clinical Takeaways: When assessing trauma survivors, include questions about current […]
Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Month in 2025!
Why is World Autism Awareness Day Important? Every April, the world unites to recognize and support individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during World Autism Month and World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). Observed annually on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day emphasizes the importance of autism acceptance and gaining a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. […]
“What are hallucinations?” I need to know | 2
Her daughter came to her a few days after their chat – she was still hearing voices. In tears, she said to her mother, “I want to learn about them and get help.” They grabbed their tablets and began their search with “What are hallucinations?” Fact: If one twin in an identical twin pair has […]