The Social Brain and Autism in Young People

The Social Brain and Autism in Young People

This article was first published by the UCLA NewsRoom  CLA scientists have found that in young people with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, the areas of the brain that are linked to social behaviors are both less developed and less-sufficiently...
The Broad Stroke of Trauma

The Broad Stroke of Trauma

The simple definition of trauma is that it is a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time. Merriam-Webster gives a more comprehensive definition of trauma. 1. a: an injury (as a wound) to...
Going Fishing: Young Adults in Mental Health Therapy

Going Fishing: Young Adults in Mental Health Therapy

There is a great movie called “A River Runs Through It” about family ties and learning how to unconditionally love those who challenge us with decisions and choices in their life that we may not agree with or understand. “Each one of us here today will at one time in...