Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health
Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on our mental well-being.
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 anxiety: dog cuddles!
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
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 and share their diagnoses.
COVID’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle
Angelina Vinci shares how the COVID lockdown impacted her mental health and her development in high school.
“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 her tools for dealing with an anxiety disorder.
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 are good for maintaining mental health.
Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety
Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that helped him ease his anxiety.
Why Educators Need Meditation
Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty.
My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope
Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her.
An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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 & coping with anxiety, stress, and trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety
Sarai, intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having anxiety has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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 he manages it.
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 reducing anxiety, and the importance of achieving "flow".
The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety
Jonathan Spaan discusses the phenomena of "The Clutch Gene", and looks at tools for pre-game anxiety.
An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety.
Therapists Give Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety
Three therapists give insights on how to cope with anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
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 really be our super powers. In this episode, she speaks with self-advocate Bria Brown about her experiences with anxiety, depression and ADHD.
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 Dr. Hackie Reitman.
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 uses for his own struggle with depression, and offers tips on how to take advantage of “wake up calls”.
Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats
By Alexandra Starr What Are Binaural Beats? Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, memory, or…
The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and sharing their diagnoses.
‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs a tribute to the Backstreet Boys, Snow White makes the day of a child with autism, Bill Hader opens up about anxiety, and more!
Worry Less Now: The Three P’s of Anxiety
Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo highlight some of the main causes of anxiety, and gives some tools and tips to overcome them.
New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression
University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment role exercise should play.
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 Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward
Computers May Soon Detect Depression in Your Voice
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been studying and refining computer-based speech pattern recognition, specifically deep learning, to be able to detect depression or anxiety in people's speech patterns.
A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…
NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety
(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from Wendy’s after 20 yrs. of working, a family looks to raise awareness fro apraxia, NBA star Kevin Love discusses his battle with anxiety, and more!
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 songwriter Mel B discusses her dyslexia diagnosis, children with autism get a prom night in a furniture gallery, and more!
Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks Parkinson’s cures, and a musician with Down syndrome inspires everyone around the world, and more!
First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism awareness, former NFL star Percy Harvin discusses anxiety, a college student with Down syndrome breaks barriers with the help of his mentor, and more!
Anxiety and Existentialism, with Gordon Marino, Ph.D. | EDB 134
(19 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gordon Marino, Ph.D.. about the intersections of philosophy, existentialism, and 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 Carson Daily, a young woman discusses her life with ALS, children with Down syndrome get to play football with the McCaffreys, and much more!
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 student with Down syndrome is the first to graduate college in Oregon, and more!
Can Improv Classes Ease Anxiety?
Casey Grambo is a woman living in Connecticut who suffers from severe social anxiety and confidence issues. She finds relief, however, as a member of the Sea Tea improv group.
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 diagnosis, people with Alzheimer’s find relief through service dogs, and more!
Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback
Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety.
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 to battle PTSD, firefighters learn martial arts to help battle stress, a teen with Down syndrome hits an incredible half-court shot you won’t want to miss, and more!
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 speech to Congress about life with the condition, Jennifer Lewis from Black-ish discusses her bipolar disorder diagnosis, and how can Instagram create anxiety and depression for teens?
Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart Opens Up About Anxiety
Lili Reinhart, of the CW's hit show Riverdale, recently spoke about the role anxiety plays in both her life and career.
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 Colbert, and how did this University of Kentucky quarterback help a kid with Tourette’s? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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 brothers with dyslexia, a boy with Down syndrome sings along with Whitney Houston in a viral video, and can cell phones increase anxiety? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression
Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music can do in alleviating depression and anxiety.
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 leadoff for the high school baseball team, squeeze jackets are helping those on the autism spectrum, and how can Botox help those with depression and anxiety? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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 Rebecca Sachs, Ph.d. ABPP, a psychologist specializing in the treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum who also experience difficult co-occurring disorders, such as severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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, an Australian man with autism starts his own business, and a blood test may lead to treating depression! These stories and more in this week’s edition.
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 a sensory-friendly environment, kids with ADHD get to run around to help them learn, and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley talks about Bipolar Disorder.
Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)
In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as my own experiences with anxiety. But before I can share my thoughts and observations, it is important that I share my story of how I got into neurodiversity in the first place.
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, comedian Michael McCreary opens about having Asperger’s, and did you here about the MMA fighter who was just diagnosed with autism?
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 comedian opens up about bi-polar and depression, and a new program hopes to use boxing to fight Parkinson's disease.
Navigating Airport Anxiety for Different Brains
Different brains look at holiday air travel differently. Some brains don’t mind it; others don’t deal with it too well. The way my brain is, I don't much care for the whole air travel process any time of the year, but particularly during the holidays.
