With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.
While the end of the school year may seem like a welcome relief for students, the culmination of essays, assignments, and final exams can lead to academic burnout. Often following periods of prolonged stress, this state is characterized by overall fatigue (both mentally and physically), a lack of motivation, and a negative mood.
For generations, men have been expected to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance. Phrases like “man up” and “boys don’t cry” have long shaped how many men view their emotions and mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Week, celebrated annually during the first week of October, serves as a vital reminder of the need to comprehend, support, and destigmatize mental health issues.
