Stress Relief Resources for Teenagers & Free Online Skills to Relax

Most teens are going to experience stress. Commons sources include pressure put on oneself or from others around performance such as getting good grades and excelling in activities such as sports.

Seeing Humanity Within Characters of Your Family’s Drama

As you watch the family drama unfold before your eyes as an audience member viewing a performance such as “True West” written by Sam Shepard it is hard to not think about the characters in your own story.

Feeling Connected During Times of Physical Separation

It can be hard to feel like you are still connected when physically separated from loved ones. Finding ways to feel connected even during physical distance can help aid in coping.

Autophobia: The Fear of Being Alone

Autophobia = fear of being alone. Autophobia is not recognized as an official diagnosis but falls within the category of a situational phobia, triggered by the fear of being alone or being lonely.

Celebrating Contributions of Autistic People and Their Unique Sensory, Cognitive & Behavioral Strengths

World autism observances are going to focus on the contributions of autistic people. In honor of celebrating strengths, check out this list of the 30 most inspiring people on the autism spectrum.

Awareness vs Acceptance for Autism

World Autism Awareness Day is observed this year on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, and the entire month of April is focused on autism acceptance.

Understanding BPD

One thing that distinguishes borderline personality disorder from the other areas is that BPD is a personality-disorder.

Meaningful relationships through social connection is an important protective factor for good mental health and suicide prevention.

Here are 6 Tips from the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to Help Get Connected.

9/11

This week marks 21 years since the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The experiences and images of that day remain a collective trauma for many people across the United States.

What You Consume Affects You

Consider the last 24 hours of your day. When was your last meal, snack, or drink before you went to sleep? What did you eat? I’m curious to know the items, amounts, and how your body felt afterwards.