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Every Brain Belongs: Celebrating Neurodiversity
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the idea that there is no “right” way for a brain to function. Instead, differences in processing, learning, and interacting are natural variations of the human experience. Approximately 15–20% of the population identifies as neurodivergent. … Continue reading
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Dismantling Stigma: From Shame to Streangth
Did you know that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness? Yet, more than half of those individuals never receive the help they deserve. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment due to concerns about … Continue reading
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Building Connection: How Relationships and Time with Others Support Mental Health
There was a time when much of our free time was spent simply being together: talking, laughing, sharing meals, running errands side by side, or sitting in the same room without distraction. Today, connection often looks different. Many of our … Continue reading
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Living With Someone Who Suffers From Mental Illness? Here’s When To Call The Police
If you’re in the difficult position of caring for a loved one with mental illness during the COVID-19 epidemic, when is it time to involve law enforcement? With many of us under lockdown orders, actively sheltering in place — and … Continue reading