Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I had been witch-hunted in 2021. Now, without a call recording or any evidence, under South Australian law, this policeman could forcibly take me from my children and home under suspicion and hearsay of mental illness. At my local hospital, the nurses treated me like a criminal.

Trauma and the brain 144

Trauma and the brain Poverty and mental health Autism spectrum Anxiety disorders 144

Mad in America

JANUARY 11, 2024

During his last year of college, Tony was prescribed medications for obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety, just as many others on the autism spectrum are prescribed multiple drugs that only contribute to their distress. Unfortunately, these drugs made Tony aggressive and combative, and at one point he knocked Sherita unconscious.

Autism spectrum 114

Autism spectrum Aging and mental health Hospitality Bipolar disorder 114

Mad in America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

PhD (2021). They liken EF skills to learning to ride a bicycle, where you have to coordinate balance, pedaling, blocking distractions, and watching the path in front of you. Like any skill or set of habits, EF skills develop over time and, hopefully, strengthen with guided practice and encouragement. References: Bertin, M. MD and Bluth, K.

Self-awareness 102

Self-awareness Autism spectrum Education 102