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9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Blues and Stress

9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress

Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday...
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What It’s Like Living in a Neurodiverse Family

Self-advocate Nicholas Ivins discusses the realities and benefits of living in a family that...
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Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health

Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on...
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How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient...
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify...
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Cover image - Covid’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle

COVID’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle

Angelina Vinci shares how the COVID lockdown impacted her mental health and her development...
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Cover image - "I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It" by Laura Hamilton | DB Speaker Bureau

“I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” by Laura Hamilton | DB Speakers Bureau

VIDEO - Different Brain intern and mental health self-advocate Laura Hamilton shares some of...
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Cover image - Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that...
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Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that...
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Why Educators Need Meditation

Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty....
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Cover image - My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her....
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Cover image - An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Anxiety, Stress & Trauma with Dr. Michael Brannon & Dr. Lori Butts | DB Speaker Series

Anxiety, Stress & Trauma with Dr. Michael Brannon & Dr. Lori Butts | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 67 minutes) Dr. Michael Brannon and Dr. Lori Butts look at identifying...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety

Sarai, intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how...
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Cover image - Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in...
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Cover image - The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety

The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety

Jonathan Spaan discusses the phenomena of "The Clutch Gene", and looks at tools for...
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Cover image - An Autism Self-Advocate's Thoughts On Anxiety

An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety....
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Cover image - Therapists Give Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety

Therapists Give Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety

Three therapists give insights on how to cope with anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic....
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 1: Bria Brown

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 1: Bria Brown

(VIDEO - 15 mins) Dr. April Lisbon believes the differences in our brains can...
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Cover image - An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194

An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194

(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with...
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Cover image - From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Calls, with Dr. Mark Goulston

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195

(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he...
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Cover image - Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

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Cover image - The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs...
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Worry Less Now: The Three P’s of Anxiety

Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo highlight some of the main causes of anxiety, and...
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New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression

University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment...
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National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171

(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra...
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Computers May Soon Detect Depression in Your Voice

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been studying and refining computer-based...
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A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog

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NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from...
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Furniture Gallery Hosts Prom for Kids with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, Alzheimer’s Caregivers share their stories, singer and...
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Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks <a href="https://www.differentbrains.org/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism...
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Anxiety and Existentialism, with Gordon Marino, Ph.D. | EDB 134

(19 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gordon Marino, Ph.D.....
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Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode, best-selling author Sarah Wilson discusses anxiety with...
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Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ryan Reynolds opens up about anxiety, a...
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Can Improv Classes Ease Anxiety?

Can Improv Classes Ease Anxiety?

Casey Grambo is a woman living in Connecticut who suffers from severe social anxiety...
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Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode Carson Daly opens up about his anxiety...
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Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback

Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety....
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Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, wounded vets get to swim with dolphins...
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Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

(3 mins 43 sec) In this episode, a man with Down Syndrome gives a...
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Lili Reinhart from the hit show “Riverdale” opens up about Anxiety

Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart Opens Up About Anxiety

Lili Reinhart, of the CW's hit show Riverdale, recently spoke about the role anxiety...
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Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

(3mins 52 sec)Emma Stone shares her struggle with anxiety to Stephen...
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Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

(4 mins 6 sec) In this episode, technology opens up a new world for...
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Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music...
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Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! - Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! – Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

(4 mins 14 sec) In this episode, batboy with Down syndrome gets to bat...
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Autism, OCD, & Anxiety: Treating Co-Occuring Conditions, with Dr. Rebecca Sachs | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 5

(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Dr. Lauren Gerber and Becca Lory speak with...
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A Blood Test for Depression? – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/25/17)

(4min 12sec) In this episode, Lena Dunham demonstrates yoga poses to help with anxiety,...
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Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)

In this episode, kids are meeting Santa in malls all over the country in...
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Notions By Nickas My Journey Into Neurodiversity

Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)

In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as...
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Week In Neurodiversity - The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday,...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson's Disease (5/14/16)

Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson’s Disease (5/14/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Kristen Bell discussing her issues with anxiety, a Vine...
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Navigating Airport Anxiety for Different Brains

Different brains look at holiday air travel differently. Some brains don’t mind it; others...
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