10 Tips for Talking to Adults on the Autism Spectrum

10 Tips for Talking to Adults on the Autism Spectrum

About 2.2 percent of the adult population in the United States has an autism spectrum condition, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects the learning, communication,...
10 Proven Ways to Calm Anxiety

10 Proven Ways to Calm Anxiety

Anxiety is an extremely common mental health disorder, especially among younger generations. Recent studies have found that those in the Millennial generation and Generation Z are much more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. One survey published in April...
7 Therapy and Mindfulness Apps You Need to Try

7 Therapy and Mindfulness Apps You Need to Try

They say there is an app for everything, and mental health is no different. Virtual therapy, also called telepsychology, has been rising in popularity in recent years. This form of mental health treatment is not new, but is becoming more prevalent as smartphone usage...
5 Ways COVID-19 May Have Changed Your Mental State

5 Ways COVID-19 May Have Changed Your Mental State

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the personal, professional and social lives of Americans in unprecedented ways. The fast-spreading virus caused the country—and world—to scramble to adjust and develop new strategies to accomplish everyday tasks....
10 Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem

10 Ways to Improve Your Self Esteem

The majority of people lack confidence in who they are and what they can accomplish. In fact, approximately 85 percent of the population is affected by low self esteem, according to Dr. Joe Rubino in The Self Esteem Book. Low self esteem can manifest in many ways,...
What is Your Anxiety Telling You?

What is Your Anxiety Telling You?

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. At least 40 million American adults—or nearly one fifth of the population—are affected by anxiety. About 1 in 12 children have also been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, and hundreds, if...