May Newsletter
News about mental health, well-being, education, parenting, the pursuit of happiness, and myths about ADHD and Autism.
Greetings!
Hard to believe it’s Spring already. The photo posted above is a waterfall discovered on a recent hike during a brief upstate New York getaway. In addition to its beauty, I am reminded that what tumbles over life’s jagged rocks can also transition into still waters. Sounds corny, but it’s true!
Anyway, I hope your transition to summer is a good one!
First, a few of my recent articles:
What helps when perfectionism and feelings of anxiety arise? This recently published article on the Anxiety and Depression Association of America website offers suggestions: How to Stop Perfectionism and Anxiety in Their Tracks.
How to understand and harness feelings of envy and even turn them into a positive experience. What Do You Envy Most?
For Mother’s Day, an appreciation of the guilt that clouds women’s self-perceptions, and how to combat this tough emotion. Banish Mom Guilt.
May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. See this article about social media’s effect on those with eating disorders. How Social Media Targets Women with Eating Disorders.
What to know about healthcare research, despite conflicting views. Negative Hype about Federal Healthcare Research is Misguided.*
How does rampant censorship affect you? The Insidious Emotional Toll of Censorship Now Invading America.*
The following are some great articles I have stumbled across this month:
Myths about neurological aspects of learning still persist. Read more here: Students are Neither Left Nor Right Brained: How Some Early Childhood Educators Get This “Neuromyth” and Others Wrong. (Phys.org)
Some clarity about the use of ADHD medications. Kennedy Called ADHD Drugs Poison. What Does the Research Say? (NY Times)
Commentary and research on why children benefit from “islands of competence.” The Wrong Way to Motivate Your Kid. (The Atlantic)
How music can help with focus for people with ADHD. Background Music, Amplitude Modulation Improves Focus for ADHD Brains. (ADDitude)
Does it make sense to pursue happiness? Here’s what some of the research says: How to Avoid the Depressing Happiness Paradox. (Medium)
Kennedy’s recent comments about autism are highly controversial; here is an update about the research. What Do We Know about What Causes Autism? (Medscape)
Art enhances learning well beyond what happens in art class. How Sketching Supports Learning in Science. (Edutopia)
Wishing you safe travels through these complicated and difficult times!
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My question again for you: What inspires your reading choices —whether in a novel, essay, non-fiction book, or articles found online?