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A wayward daughter invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.
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Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.
Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships.
Can neurodiversity proponents keep the notion of mental pathology?
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The aspects that make them most creative may also be their biggest risk.
Anyone living a full, rich life experiences ups and downs, stresses, disappointments, sorrows, and setbacks. Today, however, millions of people who are really no more than “worried well” are being diagnosed as having a mental disorder and receiving unnecessary treatment.
Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.
For those who want to seek help and guidance, here are some actions you can take.
Here are five essential things that any wellness plan for incoming college students should address.