Autistic Masking in Adulthood | Psychology Today
Masking, sometimes referred to as camouflaging, refers to when someone hides who they are authentically in order to meet an expectation that does not align with their true self. In autistic and other neurodivergent communities, it means hiding one’s neurodivergent traits in order to meet neurotypical expectations for behavior. You do not have to be […]
How to Find Support in Difficult Times
Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the spectators and the other racers that helped me find the stamina to keep on going. The energy from those around me gave […]
The Truth About Why I’ve Ghosted People (and What I’ve Learned)
“Ghosting is cruel because it denies a person the chance to process, to ask questions, or to get closure. It’s emotional abandonment, masquerading as protection.” ~Dr. Jennice Vilhauer I never set out to ghost anyone. In fact, I used to hate ghosting with the burning fury of a thousand unread dating app notifications. I told […]
Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for August 2025
Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. This month, connect to your sense of purpose with daily tips from the Greater Good Science Center. Registration is now open for our 2025–2026 Greater Good Educators program! Join a community of educators from around the world […]
Re-Branding Sleep Apnea | Psychology Today
Over 900 million adults globally are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (1). In the United States, more than 30 million adults are affected, yet 80-90% remain undiagnosed (2). The impact of untreated sleep apnea can range from increased cardiovascular risk, diabetes, trouble managing weight, depression, excessive sleepiness, drowsy driving, etc. Why are so […]
75 Insightful Questions to Deepen Emotional Intimacy
You’ve been together for a while now, and things feel… good. Really good, actually. But lately, you’ve been wondering: Is this the person I want to build a life with? How do I know if we’re truly compatible on the deeper levels that matter? If you’re finding yourself having these thoughts, you’re in one of […]
Thousands of Clinics Treat Patients With Ketamine. Are They Safe?
Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant that may be effective in treating depression when patients haven’t responded to other medications. About 30% of all patients with depression don’t respond to any antidepressant: they have treatment-resistant depression (TRD). (For detailed information on ketamine, click here.) Esketamine, a type of ketamine, was so novel, safe, and effective in […]
How Does Retirement Affect Our Health and Happiness?
While becoming unemployed can be a huge Mental health challenge, many of us assume that retirement—which also involves stopping or at least reducing work—will be the opposite. It’s pictured as a well-deserved time of leisure and relaxation, when we’ll get to do all the things we always wished we had time for. But is retirement […]
How to Build a Compassionate Workplace
If employees are feeling overworked and stressed and anxious, what is the solution? Many discussions about burnout inevitably turn to ideas like mindfulness and Self-compassion: skills that can be taught to workers to improve their Mental health and—particularly in health care—enhance patient care. But that puts the burden on the employee. What about the responsibility […]
How Two Simple Lists Completely Transformed My Life
“Happiness turned to me and said, ‘It is time. It is time to forgive yourself for all of the things you did not become… Above all else, it is time to believe, with reckless abandon, that you are worthy of me, for I have been waiting for years.” ~Bianca Sparacino I didn’t know who I […]