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Autism in adults: Late diagnosis and what it means

Autism in adults: Late diagnosis and what it means

Autism in adults: Late diagnosis and what it means Adult autism diagnosis is becoming increasingly common as awareness grows and diagnostic criteria evolve. Understanding what this means can be life-changing for many individuals who have spent years feeling different without knowing why. The journey to late autism diagnosis often

How ADHD affects health by middle age

How ADHD affects health by middle age

How ADHD affects health by middle age Living with ADHD as an adult can mean years of working overtime to keep up with everyone else. Because of challenges with executive function and focus, you might struggle with ADHD burnout, staying connected with friends, and parenting or caregiving responsibilities. By the

Research shows people concerned about perfection more than ever

Research shows people concerned about perfection more than ever

By Stephen Beech Young adults strive for perfection more than ever before, suggests new research. College and university students feel greater pressure to be perfect than they did a generation ago, according to the study. And it could be contributing to increased rates of depression and anxiety, say psychologists. The

Montana hurries to adopt Trump’s Medicaid rules amid budget woes

Montana hurries to adopt Trump’s Medicaid rules amid budget woes

Montana plans to be one of the first states to enforce President Donald Trump’s work mandate for Medicaid enrollees, adding another challenge for state health officials trying to plug a massive budget hole. Clinicians and patient advocates say the incoming changes will deliver a twofold blow: They expect the

The mental toll of major life transitions and how support helps

The mental toll of major life transitions and how support helps

The mental toll of major life transitions and how support helps Motherhood is a profound life transition that reshapes identity, emotions, and daily life, often leaving new moms feeling unsupported or alone. Strong support systems, including therapy, can help people navigate major changes with more resilience and growth. This BetterHelp

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

For too many women, the journey to motherhood ends in death. Maternal mortality – the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of giving birth – is not a rare tragedy. Globally, the maternal mortality rate is unacceptably high – about 260,000 women died during and following pregnancy and

VA launches MDMA trial years in the making for veterans

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday launched a clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder, one of 19 psychedelic studies the agency is funding through $23 million in external grants. The study, which received