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The Harm Caused by Mental Illness Stigma and Stereotypes
Mental illness stigma and stereotypes can be just as debilitating as mental health conditions themselves, making coping harder than it…
For Your Eyes Only: Video Journaling for Your Mental Health
Video journaling can be a helpful tool for managing your mental health, processing emotions, and expressing yourself if writing in…
Ending the Stigma and Prejudice Around Substance Use Disorders
Apparently, among millennials and Gen Z, there is a growing interest in sobriety – sometimes deemed sober curiosity. Whether you…
7 Types of Mental Health Stigma We Must Address
Oxford Languages defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Stigmatized individuals face…
Why I Believe I Have Autism – Even Before the Formal Assessment
In less than a week I’m getting evaluated for autism by a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist. But I’m already almost 100% sure…
What Autism Feels Like: 17 Autistic People Explain
To gain a well-rounded and accurate perspective on the autism spectrum, and what autism feels like, it’s important to listen…
Why Autism Special Interests and ADHD Hyperfixations Are Awesome
Autism and ADHD are distinct forms of neurodiversity that can co-occur quite frequently. You may notice that autistic people and…
Why Stimming Is Healthy & You Should (Usually) Embrace It
Stimming is a key self-regulation tool for people on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. If you're neurodivergent or seeking…