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Behavioral health information you can trust, verified by clinicians.

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Is it autism, a learning disability, or both?

Autism and learning disabilities can share some characteristics, but autism isn’t a learning disability.

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How do you get diagnosed with an eating disorder?

Getting a correct diagnosis isn’t always easy, but it’s key to recovery.

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Is it worth getting diagnosed with autism as an adult?

An autism diagnosis can help you better access community and support.

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Are PMDD and trauma connected?

Research shows that 83% of people with PMDD have experienced early-life trauma.

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How are dyscalculia and autism related?

People with autism may also experience challenges with math.

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Rula and Amino Health partner to expand access to mental healthcare

Amino Health members can now access our expansive provider network.

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How to treat an anxiety disorder

Anxiety can be managed with the right support and strategies.

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How are bipolar disorder and hoarding related?

Although not an official symptom, people with bipolar disorder may exhibit hoarding tendencies.

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The correlation between hoarding and ADHD

Many people with ADHD also experience hoarding tendencies.

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Is anxiety, PMDD, or both making your menstrual cycle worse?

If you feel severely anxious around your period, you may be experiencing PMDD.

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How to deal with being ghosted by someone with bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder symptoms may cause a person to ghost friends and loved ones.

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The relationship between anxiety and executive function

Anxiety can cause executive dysfunction, and the reverse is also true.