"How SNAP Benefit Cuts Fuel Eating Disorders—And What We Can Do About It"
When a person is deprived of food, their body is going to respond to just that information – that they don’t have enough energy. The body doesn’t know whether the deprivation is due to intentionally restricting food intake, lack of access to food, or something else – it just knows that the nutritional tank is low or empty. The specifics of how the body responds to inadequate energy intake varies among individuals, but has significant impacts on the person both psychologically and medically (Gaudiani, 2018).
“High-masking” Autism and Late Diagnosis
If you’ve heard the term “high-masking” Autism in your everyday life or on social media, you may be wondering what that means. Typically when people use the term “high-masking” with regard to Autism, they’re referring to people who don’t meet a very specific standard of what society thinks Autism looks like (e.g., they are able to hold a job, have friendships, and appear “successful” in the ways that colonialism/white supremacy/the patriarchy view success). The purpose of this article is to explain what masking is, and offer it as a (partial¹) explanation of how Autism can go undetected for so long – not only to the outside world, but even to the Autistic person themselves.
Tips for people with ADHD on handling the national stimulant shortage
Not having access (or limited access) to medication that you are prescribed to manage ADHD is so frustrating - so if you’re struggling, please know that you are seen. Here are some tips on handling the national stimulant shortage:
What to ask a therapist during your free consultation call
Starting therapy for the first time ever or for the first time with a new therapist can be overwhelming. This is one reason that so many therapists offer a free consultation call, prior to scheduling the first appointment, to see if you may be a good fit for one another and to answer any questions you have. Below are some questions that can be helpful to ask your potential therapist to get an idea of whether you may be a good fit.
10 ways to support a loved one that just came out as LGBTQIA+
The process of coming out as LGBTQIA+ can be an exciting, scary, and overwhelming time. Below are some dos and don'ts to consider if your loved one just came out to you.
“Just eat” and 5 other things to not say to someone with an eating disorder
Eating disorders are rooted in shame, anxiety, and other uncomfortable emotions - and for a person to share the fact that they’re struggling with an eating disorder with another person is a huge act of vulnerability. The following phrases listed below are common responses that people have when they are told that someone has an eating disorder. While these responses typically are not said with poor intentions, they are actually very harmful.