Alex Gilbert, a coach for professionals with ADHD and other disabilities, has spoken out about her struggles with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), an often-overlooked condition that began manifesting in her at the age of eight. The illness causes physical symptoms such as hives and extreme anxiety, which Gilbert says were initially misdiagnosed by doctors.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14668237/suffer-crippling-little-known-illness-doctor-missed-subtle-symptoms-signs.htmlAshley Palardy, an office worker, is experiencing fatigue after returning to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She is not alone as many workers are struggling with similar issues as companies bring employees back to the office.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/as-companies-return-to-the-office-these-workers-are-being-left-behind-20250420-p5lsyl.htmlResearchers at the Houston-area McGovern Medical School, led by Dr. Oscar Woolnough and Dr. Nitin Tandon, have made a breakthrough study on reading disorder that affects approximately 15% of people in the US. The study found that reading activates two brain networks, which could help guide treatment options for individuals with this condition.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/reading-activates-two-brain-networks-study/Katy Perry expressed empathy towards people struggling online, stating that she takes criticism with grace and sends love, as many individuals are hurting due to unhealed emotional issues, which have led them to express themselves unhinged on the internet.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2002732/katy-perry-breaks-silence-on-backlash-after-blue-origin-space-tripLuxembourg has pledged significant support to Ukraine, including EUR 1 million for psychosocial support for adolescents and youth, who are facing immense challenges due to the ongoing war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed new assistance packages with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and Defense Minister Yuriko Backes, focusing on reconstruction efforts in Kryvyi Rih.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3988488-luxembourg-to-allocate-eur-1m-to-support-psychosocial-programs-for-ukrainian-youth.htmlA Sydney Morning Herald article by Jonathan Rivett reports on an employee's experience with their manager, who is described as having few people skills, engaging in subtle forms of bullying through constant daily criticism and micromanagement. The employee feels this behavior is affecting their work performance and overall well-being.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/my-boss-publicly-criticises-me-am-i-being-managed-out-of-my-job-20250501-p5lvro.htmlMTS Logistics, Inc. has partnered with Spectrum Works, a non-profit organization in Secaucus, New Jersey, to support its mission of providing job training and employment opportunities for autistic high school students and young adults. Founded by Ann Marie Sullivan, the organization aims to address the 85% unemployment rate among autistic individuals, leveraging their inherent skills and abilities.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mts-logistics-to-host-15th-annual-bike-tour-with-mts-for-autism-to-raise-150-000-for-autism-awareness-and-help-provide-job-training-to-young-adults-with-autism-302444859.htmlNHS England is reportedly planning a new framework for assessing trans children, which comes after the case of Keira Bell and Hannah Barnes highlighted institutional ignorance and lack of care at the Tavistock gender clinic. The move aims to provide a more holistic viewpoint, particularly for autistic females who have been overlooked and misunderstood due to skewed assessments that view autism through a male lens. Research has shown that boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls, leading to feelings of disconnection among autistic females who may seek alternative identities as a reaction to societal expectations of femininity.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14671751/child-trans-autism-GINA-RIPPON.htmlPratima Murthy, Director of NIMHANS, has urged early-career psychiatrists to consider addiction psychiatry as a sub-speciality due to its growing significance in Indian society. The recent 'National Mid-Term Continuing Medical Education' event at Jipmer in Puducherry, co-hosted with the Addiction Psychiatry Society of India, highlighted advancements and innovations in the field. Renowned experts from institutions like AIIMS New Delhi addressed topics such as neuromodulation and personalized pharmacotherapy, while postgraduate students participated in skill-building workshops and a competitive quiz.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/addiction-psychiatry-gaining-importance-as-sub-speciality-in-india-says-expert/article69531012.ece