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Behavioral health information you can trust, verified by clinicians.

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How to tell the difference between ADHD and autism

Autism and ADHD frequently occur together and have some overlapping symptoms.

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The link between autism and maladaptive daydreaming

Many autistic people experience excessive daydreaming that gets in the way of their lives.

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What are learning disorders?

Learning disabilities can make tasks at school or work challenging.

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What type of therapy for eating disorders is right for you?

Learn about the variety of treatments for eating disorders.

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Young people, ADHD, and social media: The doomscroll dilemma

People with ADHD are more likely to develop an unhealthy relationship with social media.

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Binge eating and anxiety: Does one trigger the other?

Binge eating disorder and anxiety often occur together and feed into each other.

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How to improve executive function as an adult with ADHD

People with ADHD may have trouble with things like time management and decision making.

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Finding the best therapy for neurodevelopmental disorders

There are several different therapy approaches that can be effective for people with NDDs.

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Overcoming the challenges of perfectionism and depression

You can manage depression and perfectionism with help from a therapist.

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What is a neurodevelopmental disorder?

Neurodevelopmental disorders are lifelong but can be managed with the right support.

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Teacher anxiety: When teaching feels like a test

If you’re a teacher with an anxiety disorder, it’s OK to reach out for support.

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The role of emotional abuse in eating disorders

Emotional abuse can lead to the onset of eating disorders, but help is available.