Mental Health
what is meditation?
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind and eliminating distractions to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?
This disorder makes it difficult for individuals to process sounds correctly, even though they have normal hearing, and can impact their ability to follow spoken instructions.
What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The effects of ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior.
the definition of ADHD
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels.
or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
What is the impact of music on mental health?
Listening to music, especially your favorite tunes, can increase dopamine levels in the brain, making you feel happier and more motivated.
What is dyslexia?
This common learning disability affects reading and spelling, but many people with it are highly creative and excel in fields like art, design, and technology.
what is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive variations, are part of the natural variation of human biology and should be recognized and respected as such
Strengths of ASD
Many individuals with ASD excel in areas like memory, pattern recognition, attention to detail, or creative problem-solving.
How many types of ADHD exist?
Inattentive Type: Difficulty sustaining attention, staying organized, or completing tasks.
Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: Excessive fidgeting, restlessness, or acting without thinking.
Combined Type: A mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
what is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and environment without judgment.
What is dyscalculia?
People with this learning disability find it challenging to understand and work with numbers, but they may excel in areas like language or creative arts.
is ASD a disease?
Autism is a different way of experiencing the world, not an illness to be "cured."
why is ASD referred to as a "spectrum"?
The term "spectrum" reflects the wide variation in abilities, challenges, and characteristics among individuals with autism.
2 factors that can cause ADHD
Genetics, Difference in Brain structure, or Environmental Factors (pre-mature birth, etc.)
what can affect someone's mental health?
differs from person to person but in general, different environmental factors (nature, music, pets, family, etc.) can affect a person's mental health negatively or positively
What are some strengths of individuals with learning disabilities?
Many people with learning disabilities have strengths in creativity, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking
what is neurotypical
The term "neurotypical" refers to individuals whose brain development and functioning are considered typical or "standard" in relation to societal norms
is ASD neurotypical
no, ASD is not considered neurotypical.
2 ways you can manage ADHD
medicine, therapy/counseling, Organization tools/techniques, self-awareness and education, etc.
what Strengths of ADHD/ASD can be used to improve someone's mental health?
Engaging in creative activities like drawing, writing, or crafting reduces stress and increases happiness.
What are some ways to manage a learning disability?
use of technology, breaking task down into smaller steps, alternative reading methods, supportive environments, alternate literacy programs, etc.
is mental health a part of neurodiversity?
although it is not a part of the neurodiversity movement, there is a lot of overlap between people with neurodivergent conditions and mental health challenges
when reffering to somebody with ASD, what is a 'special interest'?
This term refers to the intense and focused interests that many individuals with autism develop, often leading to exceptional expertise in specific subjects.
what are the strengths of ADHD?
People with ADHD often display creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to "hyperfocus" on tasks they enjoy.