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The Month Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide
The public conversation around suicide repeats a mistake every year. As soon as December hits, social media fills with somber graphics, dramatic pleas, and emotional declarations insisting that the holidays are the most dangerous time for suicidal behavior. The message is well-intended, but it is wrong. The data has been stable for decades.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin | Ink Profiler2 months ago in Psyche
Can ADHD Be Diagnosed Later in Life?
When we think of ADHD, which stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, an image of a child having trouble focusing comes to our minds. This is usually the case because children are diagnosed with ADHD. However, that does not mean ADHD is not present in teenagers, young adults, or even older adults.
By Ankita Dey2 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety... Autism... or both?. Content Warning.
I've been having a lot of meltdowns and shutdowns in this past year. It's been almost 9 months since I was diagnosed with autism. It was an expensive diagnosis that has honestly been more problematic than helpful (but hopefully that will change soon).
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 months ago in Psyche
Dear Men: It's Okay to Cry. Content Warning.
Several months ago, I wrote a story about MLB All-Star Jarren Duran and his struggles with his mental health. There was a docuseries in 2024 where he discussed his suicide attempts in 2022. Besides the homophobic slur he uttered towards a fan that occurred in August 2024, which I still hold him accountable for, I was empathetic towards his plight and also commended him for being open and honest about his personal battles. Many people believe that athletes have perfect lives, but in reality, there's no such thing as a perfect life. In fact, it doesn't exist. At the end of the day, they're regular people just like us and go through hardships. You never know what goes on behind the scenes in their lives.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 months ago in Psyche
The Rise of Processed Food Addiction — And How to Break Free
For many of us, the day starts the same way. A quick breakfast bar on the way out, a flavored coffee for energy, maybe a midmorning snack from the office vending machine. Lunch becomes something convenient, something fast, something wrapped. By the time evening comes, we’re tired, hungry, and ready for something easy — a quick meal, a delivery, or a snack that requires zero effort. It feels normal. It feels harmless. But this rhythm has quietly shaped the way modern society eats, and we’re paying the price.
By Nangyal khan2 months ago in Psyche
The ability to remain silent in a noisy world
Today's world seems full of noise—people talking, cars moving, screens buzzing, thoughts swirling. Everywhere there's a rush, competition, comparison, and the pressure of expectations. But amidst all this, there's a skill that few people learn: the skill of remaining silent. This skill isn't simple; it comes from within—from understanding, calmness, and patience.
By Sohail Ahmad2 months ago in Psyche
