Mental Health Articles

Autistic meltdowns are frustrating and scaring for those who experience them as well as everyone around. What should parents of autistic children know about them?

Research shows that autistic people are more likely than others to become aggressive — but why? And is everything that looks aggressive really so?

Research suggests that autistic people are much more likely to suffer from dysfunctional sleep. Why, and what are some solutions?

Depression is more common among people on the autism spectrum, but because it may present slightly differently, there's a risk of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. What do you need to know?

Pregnancy and childbirth usually bring feelings of joy and satisfaction. Sometimes these experiences activate post-traumatic stress, having lasting consequences for both mother and child.

It can be hard to differentiate between the main episodes of bipolar disorder, so this article will try to provide more information about each of the three — manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.

Maybe you've noticed something's off in your behavior and want to pay your physician a visit? There are a few common ways doctors determine whether someone has bipolar disorder and they include physical and lab tests, as well as a talk with a therapist.

Mania is often considered as the “euphoric” part of the bipolar spectrum, but sometimes it can really disrupt lives — even more so than depression. We have more on mania below.

Autistic people may engage in self-injurious behaviors on purpose or accidentally. Here are some reasons why.

Research shows that half of autistic children "wander off", leaving safe spaces, at least once after their fourth birthday. Why, and what can you do about it?