Do I Need a Therapist, a Psychiatrist, or Both
Do I Need a Therapist, a Psychiatrist, or Both? Mental health is a crucial part of overall well-being, and understanding the right kind of professional help to seek can b...
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Explore our thoughtfully curated collection of articles designed to educate, inspire, and support your mental health journey. From actionable tips for managing seasonal changes to in-depth insights into ADHD and autism, our blogs offer valuable resources for individuals, families, and caregivers alike. Whether you’re seeking strategies to boost your mental resilience, navigating parenting challenges, or simply looking to learn more about mental health topics, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge here.
Evaluating Autism in Adults: A Conversation Worth Having
Evaluating Autism in Adults: A Conversation Worth Having One of the most rewarding aspects of our work at IPAM is engaging in conversations that challenge, educate, and u...
The Power of Emotional Regulation: A Spotlight on IPAM’s Work
The Power of Emotional Regulation: A Spotlight on IPAM’s Work What if emotions weren’t hurdles but stepping stones to personal growth? That’s the question McLean Li...
Championing Community Wellness at the 2025 Mental Health and Wellness Conference
At IPAM, we believe that wellness goes beyond the individual—it’s a shared journey, rooted in connection, understanding, and support. On Saturday, January 25, 2025, w...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is that time of year again when the leaves fall, the seasons change, and the holidays descend upon us. Some individuals may experience it as “the most wonderful time...
Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance
Pathological Demand Avoidance and Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a behavior profile that falls within the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....
Be Yourself and the Rest of the World Will Adjust
As much as I love this phrase, I am also mindful of how hard it is for children and teens to contemplate the idea of just being who they are. Heck, it is even hard for ad...
Understanding Autism and ADHD: Symptoms, Therapy Benefits, and Social Skills
Understanding the Relationship Between Autism and ADHD: Symptoms, Therapy Benefits, and Social Skills Training Autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) ...
Girls and ADHD
Understanding ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Therapy Benefits, and Long-Term Consequences Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often manifests differently in girls c...
Unique Needs of Gifted and Talented Kids
What common misconceptions or challenges gifted children face in school? Parents, educators, tutors, and administrators may minimize the impact of giftedness, claiming th...
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Dan Fassio is a doctoral intern at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC training under Dr. Debra Brosius, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He ca...
Early Warning Signs Your Child May Have a Learning Disability
If your child doesn’t speak as early or as clearly as other kids. He may also have a small vocabulary. He could have trouble finding the right word for things when ...
How To Prioritize Your Mental Health This Summer
Prioritizing your mental health is an important goal, and summer can be a great time to focus on your psychological health, self-care and well-being. Using this opportuni...
Celebrate Pride Month!
Pride month is an opportunity to raise political awareness of current issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community. Parades are a prominent feature of Pride month, and there are ...
Moms Need Support Too
Research over the past 20 years found that our society has five primary expectations about what makes a “good mother” and these expectations are often unattainable an...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Ways to engage in self-care and prioritize your mental heath: 1. Keep A Journal Sometimes, you’ve just got to vent—but you might not always feel comfortable turning t...
Coping with Feelings of Abandonment
Abandonment is an extraordinarily painful experience. It can have substantial impacts on our perceptions of ourselves and others. An experience of abandonment and t...
Kindness Matters
Kindness, defined as actions intended to benefit others (Curry et al., 2018) and considered as a pro-social relational construct, supports an intra and interpersonal focu...
Thinking habits that promote mental strength
STOP TRYING TO “FIX” yourself Those who believe they need ‘fixing’ will be caught in a continual loop of insecurity. When we act as though we a...
Using the Suicide Hotline Number (988)
The new 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code will be availab...
Boosting Self-Efficacy
Tips for Boosting Self-Efficacy You can’t boost your self-efficacy or help others increase theirs. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. Practice S...
Learning Disabilities
Academic abilities are usually divided into different skills, such as reading, spelling, writing, and math. A child might have an IQ within the normal range, but ha...
Self-Soothing Techniques
Self-soothing is defined as an individual’s efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress. Emotional distress can vary in duration depe...
The Low Hanging Fruit of Mental Health
Pursuing better mental health has possibly become more complicated than it needs to be. While genetics clearly play a role in mental health, so does environment. While we...
Are You Overthinking It?
Has anyone ever told you, “you’re overthinking it”? Then you’re not alone. Many of us are familiar with the experience of overthinking. Generally, “overthinking...
What is a Growth Mindset?
Do you believe that you were born and raised with a pre-determined set of skills and abilities? Or do you believe that your ideas and beliefs are ever-evolving, that with...
The Power of Green: Nature and Mental Health
The benefits of nature on well-being have been well-documented in the science based literature, as well as in various cultures. As psychologists, we know that time spend ...
Spring Forward with 6 Ways to Think Positive
When you harness the power of positivity, it’s amazing the impact it has on your life. It can reduce stress and make every moment worth experiencing. By thinking po...
