About Alice Turing
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I'm Alice and I live with a dizzying assortment of invisible disabilities, including ADHD and fibromyalgia. I write to raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding mental and chronic illnesses of all kinds.
Latest Articles
Physical Function and the LCSW: Overcoming Mental Barriers to Fitness
Medical Education
Physical limitations in chronic illness and disability are often exacerbated by profound psychological barriers, including fear-avoidance, grief and body image…
The Evolving Role of Nurses in Patient Care
Medical Education
In today’s fast-changing healthcare landscape, nurses stand at the very heart of patient care. They are often the first to…
Why Social Work Is Essential to a Healthier Society
Medical Education
Modern life has become increasingly complex. Economic instability, rising mental health challenges, and shifting family structures have created a world…
Advancing Patient Care Through Public Health Innovation
Medical Education
Over the past few decades, healthcare has undergone a remarkable transformation. What once focused mainly on treating illness after it…
Which Types of Wounds Require Stitches?
HG
Most cuts and scrapes heal on their own with basic first aid care. However, some wounds need professional medical attention…
What Are the Best Occupational Therapy Activities to Improve Focus?
HG
Focus can often feel hard to maintain, especially in busy or distracting environments. Occupational therapy provides practical strategies that help…
Effective Techniques Parents Can Use to Help Kids With Speech Delays
HG
Many children experience speech delays, and parents often wonder how they can support their child's progress at home. Speech and…
Rolling Toward Independence
HG
Finding work that pays fairly, offers clear steps to progress, and respects the realities of disability can feel like a…
Weight Management Made Simple With Plant-Based Nutrition
HG
Let’s be real. You already know the advice, which is to eat less junk, move more, and drink water. But…
How Gratitude Practices Improve Happiness
HG
Gratitude is more than saying “thank you.” It is a mindset that shifts focus from what we lack to what…