Navigating the Double-Edged Screen: Examining How Smartphone Use Shapes Our Well-Being
Introduction: Phones – Our Modern-Day Companions Imagine waking up in the morning. What’s the first thing most of us reach for? Our phones. These pocket-sized devices have intricately woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives, often blurring the lines between utility and dependency. But what does this mean for our well-being? This is […]
Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Role of Video Calls in the Lives of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Introduction: A Window into New Connections In our fast-paced, digital world, where communication has rapidly evolved from face-to-face conversations to texts, emails, and video calls, there’s increasing interest in how these shifts influence our social interactions and psychological well-being. For individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), who often experience challenges with social communication and sensory […]
Navigating Personal Space: Understanding Social Boundaries in Autism
Introduction Picture yourself at a bustling party. The room reverberates with laughter and music. Friends and strangers alike mingle, navigating the complex and often subtle dance of social interaction. Now, imagine a world where these unspoken rules of social engagement are not easily decipherable. This is the reality for many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
Navigating the Digital Maze: Internet Addictions Among Adults with Dyslexia
— Introduction Imagine brushing shoulders with a perplexing paradox: in a world designed to enhance connectivity, some individuals find themselves more isolated than ever. This scenario unfolds vividly in the realm of internet addiction, a gripping phenomenon where digital immersion becomes entrapment. The plot thickens when we introduce dyslexia into the equation. Dyslexia, a well-known […]
When Words Speak Louder Than Numbers: Exploring How We Express Our Mental States
Introduction: Putting Emotions Into Words Imagine being asked to describe your feelings or mental state at a given moment. You have two options: using a scale from one to ten or describing them with your own words. Which would you choose? This question strikes at the heart of a research paper titled ‘Precise language responses […]
The Digital Pulse on Medical Cannabis: Social Media and Search Data Reveal Evolving Perspectives
Introduction Picture this: you’re scrolling through your favorite social media platform or searching on the internet, and you stumble upon a heated discussion about using cannabis as a medicine. Ever wondered how these seemingly casual conversations and search queries on cannabis medicine contribute to our understanding of this contentious topic? That’s exactly what a recent […]
Migration is associated with baseline severity and progress over time in autism spectrum disorder: Evidence from a French prospective longitudinal study
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Finding Laughter in the Face of Fear: How Humor Lightens the Shadow of Death
Introduction Imagine you’re standing on the edge of a metaphorical cliff, peering down into an abyss of uncertainty. That’s how many of us felt during the COVID-19 outbreak—confronted with an invisible but palpable threat to our existence. What if, in these moments of fear and anxiety, the best tool in our mental health toolkit was […]
A New Lens on Connection: Decoding Autism’s Lexical and Attention Mysteries**
Introduction: Bridging Gaps in Understanding Autism Imagine entering a bustling festival, with the crowd chattering away in a language entirely unfamiliar to you. That’s a glimpse into the daily experience of some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially when interacting with the neurotypical world. What we see—or often miss—are the distinct ways these children […]
Breaking the Silence: How Engaging Youth in Malawi Can Transform Mental Health Awareness**
Introduction Mental health discussions in many parts of the world are gaining momentum, yet in some regions, they are still shrouded in silence. Imagine living in a place where issues of the psyche are not dinner table topics, but instead buried beneath layers of stigma and misunderstanding. This is the reality for many young people […]