Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has affected millions of adults around the world. Some of the symptoms include procrastinating, difficulty paying attention in a Read More
What is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and How It Is Affecting People in Their 50s
Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is a neurological disorder centered in the brain's frontal lobe. Since it affects the frontal lobe, the part of the brain responsible for behavior and emotions, it can Read More
Why I Embrace Mental Health
Shaping My Identity Today is my last blog for Step Up for Mental Health® and I wanted to end on a personal note. One thing that’s been heavy on my mind lately is all of the things I’ve endured in Read More
Challenges of Virtual Special Education
Just as many schools prepared for the end of the school year, most of the country entered lock-down. The pandemic upended education for children everywhere. Schools and students relied on distance Read More
Protecting the Mental Health of Children With Autism
As a parent, it’s important to watch out for the mental health of children with autism. There is a significant overlap in the symptoms of the disorder, versus symptoms of mental illness. This makes it Read More
Policing is a Mental Health Crisis
Right now the nation is in the grips of a tense and necessary conversation about police violence. Much of this conversation rightly focuses on race and racism in policing. However, it is important not Read More
How Support (or the Lack of) Can Affect Those with Disabilities
Living with a disability can be hard. Not only can it be hard for the obvious reasons but living with a disability comes with its own trials and tribulations that many do not think of. While I cannot Read More
