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“Happy New Year!” That’s something that everyone says, but how happy really is it? The new year is definitely a joyous, celebratory occasion that allows for a blank slate. It’s like starting a new book, with 12 new chapters, and 365 pages to write your own story. However, there is also a somewhat melancholy state…
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The brain is fascinating, mysterious, and unfortunately, surrounded by myths that just won’t go away. Let’s clear up a few of the biggest ones: Myth #1: We only use 10% of our brains.This is not true! Brain imaging shows that nearly every part of the brain is active at some point throughout the day, even…
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One of the first times I heard the phrase “depression isn’t real,” was when a family friend wouldn’t publicly accept the fact that their son was having mental health issues and had to take a semester off of college. That moment confused and shocked me, growing up in the United States with so much conversation…
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When I first heard the word neurodiversity, I thought it was just another way to talk about learning differences or conditions like autism or ADHD. But as I’ve grown, through my nonprofit work and my own experiences, I’ve learned that neurodiversity is so much more than that. It’s not just about a diagnosis or a…
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Hi there, and welcome!I’m so excited (and a little nervous!) to share this very first post. Starting a blog has been on my mind for a while, and today feels like the right time to finally begin. This space will be a mix of neuroscience, neurodiversity, and everyday life, all the things that make us human…
RAYs of Thought 