managing election anxiety

Election season can be a highly stressful time for many Americans. A Pew Research Center poll from early 2024 revealed that 65% of adults in the U.S. frequently feel exhausted by politics, and 55% often experience anger due to political discussions (Infield, 2024). Even among the most politically engaged, a staggering 72% report feeling chronically…

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understanding neurodivergence

What is Neurodiversity? Research indicates that 15-20% of the world’s population has some form of neurodivergence. Neurodiversity refers to the concept that individuals experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving. The term and concept of “neurodiversity” advocates for a…

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overcoming dissociation

Understanding Dissociation and Its Connection to Trauma Dissociation occurs when the mind distances itself from stressful or traumatic events when “actual escape is not possible” (Lanius et al., 2018). This psychological mechanism can manifest in response to a variety of mental health conditions, including: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Anxiety disorders Depression Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Dissociation…

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