Autistic Pride Day Autistic Pride Day was first celebrated in 2005 by Aspies for Freedom (AFF), who selected June 18 because it was the birthday of the youngest member of the group at that time. The rainbow infinity symbol is used as the symbol of this day, representing "diversity with…

SELF HARM Self-harm means deliberately hurting ones self with no intention of suicide. Most self-injuries use painto divert their minds from painful experiences or to overcome feeling of numbness. The urge to hurt yourself may start with overwhelming anger, frustration or pain. When a person is not sure how to…

A specific phobia, formerly called a simple phobia, is a lasting and unreasonable fear caused by the presence or thought of a specific object or situation that usually poses little or no actual danger. Exposure to the object or situation brings about an immediate reaction, causing the person to endure…

Anorexia nervosa called anorexia is a psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. People with this type of eating disorder controls their weight and shapes with an intensively effort which interferes with…

SCHIZOPHRENIA WHAT IS SCHIZOPHRENIA? Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment. Early treatment may help get…

How ADHD Made Me A Better Physician and Teacher — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mary Jo Martin, MD, Mary Jo Martin, MD, KCU Assistant Professor of pathology shares her perspective on learning disorders and medical practice. “I have ADHD. Can I become a doctor?” Yes. Despite the stigma that still surrounds Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other learning difficulties…

WHAT IS ADDICTION? Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life…

If you can’t sleep or you’re finding it difficult to fall asleep, you may be wondering if you have insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, even when a person has the chance to do so. …

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster…