For a long time, autism spectrum disorder has been associated primarily with men. Still, new research illuminates the often-ignored fact that autism manifests differently in women. Although the fundamental qualities may not change between genders, these qualities manifest and express themselves in quite different ways. For too long, autism has mostly focused on men, whichContinue reading “Women With Autism”
Mental Health in the United States
Carlee Davis According to the National Institutes of Health they report around 57.8% adults suffer with some form of mental health disorder. Studies have found that 1 out of 4 people worldwide suffer from mental health issues/disorders. A study that was done in 2019 showed that 970 million people suffer from depression, anxiety or mentalContinue reading “Mental Health in the United States”
Frangipani Flower Drawings
Project on Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Post by Ryleigh Simmons “Then one day, very early, I saw her horse lying down under the frangipani tree (16).” In this painting, I painted the frangipani tree in Antoinette’s backyard. “To wreaths of frangipani lay on the bed… It fell on the floor and as IContinue reading “Frangipani Flower Drawings”
Writing from Life
In the realm of professional sports, few issues are as pressing and consequential as the long-term health and well-being of athletes. Within the landscape of American football, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) stands as a significant concern. Given the accumulating evidence linking football-related head trauma to CTE, it is imperative that NFL players undergo comprehensive testingContinue reading “Writing from Life”
Safeguarding Youth Football: Addressing Tackling Technique Education to Mitigate CTE Risks
To the Parents, Coaches, and Administrators of Youth Football Programs, As we delve into the realm of youth football, we cannot overlook a profound and concerning reality: the potential long-term consequences of repeated head trauma, notably chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In recent years, mounting evidence has linked CTE to participation in contact sports like football,Continue reading “Safeguarding Youth Football: Addressing Tackling Technique Education to Mitigate CTE Risks”
What Can Disabled New Hampshirites Do To Take Advantage of Medicaid?
Oftentimes we will hear or read things talking about how we need reformation of privatized healthcare. We don’t often read or listen to things that talk about what we can be doing currently to better our lives. I feel like the polarity that is so often expressed in contemporary media does us a disservice, andContinue reading “What Can Disabled New Hampshirites Do To Take Advantage of Medicaid?”
Disability From A Caretaker’s Perspective
There is a problem in New Hampshire schools that we are facing. According to UNH’s survey on disability status, ⅛ individuals in New Hampshire report living with a disability. While this is lower than the national average, along with a higher amount of disabled NH residents with higher education degrees, private healthcare, less poverty, andContinue reading “Disability From A Caretaker’s Perspective”
Antoinette’s Dramatic Monologue
by Tabitha Lopes The steady rock of the waves gently wakes me from my haze.The sea, which was once comforting to me, is saying goodbye to me.I’m being taken away from its freedom, never to be with it again.A new name to seal my fate.A name that is not my own, for a life thatContinue reading “Antoinette’s Dramatic Monologue”
The end of PTSD and another problem?
G. James Farmer 4/25/2024 Veterans and PTSD PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a major problem for a handful of war veterans, most predominantly in ones that served in Vietnam and Afghanistan/Iraq. As according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 3% of WWII/Korean vets saying that they had experienced PTSD sometime in theirContinue reading “The end of PTSD and another problem?”
Writing from Life
Mental health in professional soccer has a been a major talking point in recent years. Players are constantly under pressure to maintain peak physical condition, perform consistently and navigate the ups and downs of their careers. Away from the pitch, players also struggle to balance their professional and personal lives. It is essential to recogniseContinue reading “Writing from Life “
Sprockets and Springes 