Nature’s Role in Neurodivergent Well-Being “Neurodivergent” describes individuals whose brain differences affect how they process information, interact with the world, and experience life. Coined by sociologist Judy Singer in 1997, the term “neurodiversity” recognizes that neurological variation is a natural and valuable form of human diversity. Neurodivergent individuals may have…
Microplastics are an increasingly pervasive environmental and health concern, infiltrating ecosystems, food supplies, and even the human body, with far-reaching consequences for global sustainability and well-being. Plastics are used worldwide, with an estimated annual global output exceeding 460 million tons—yet less than 10% are recycled. Microplastics, small plastic fragments and…
Depression, affecting an estimated 5% of adults worldwide (around 280 million people), is a significant public health challenge. It manifests through persistent sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities, influencing thoughts, emotions, and daily life. With diverse contributing factors such as brain chemistry, genetics, stress, chronic health…
Suicide, the tragic act of taking one’s own life, impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year. In fact, approximately 700,000 to one million people die by suicide globally each year—about one every 40 seconds. In the United States, suicide claims a life every 12 minutes. The…
Depression is a mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Unlike the normal mood swings or occasional feelings of sadness that are part of growing up, depression is a more severe and persistent condition that can interfere with a young person’s ability to function…
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