Local nonprofit hosts conference on neurodiversity-affirming care
Edward Huang of Mentoring Autistic Minds speaks at the 2025 Minds Conference. (Photo by Mary Princess Redublado) Mentoring…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
This Hollywood composer is bringing people on the autism spectrum together through bluegrass
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Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?
Key Questions Answered: Q: When do genes linked to mental illness start affecting the brain?A: Many genes associated…
New Study Suggests Four Distinct Subtypes Of Autism
Autism diagnoses are becoming more prevalent in the United States. An April report from the Centers for Disease…
Teen receives devastating medical diagnoses after doctors dismiss symptoms as ‘anxiety’
At just 19 years old, Sydney’s teen Marissa De Santis spends most of her days in and out…
Why A Child’s Birth Month Could Play A Major Role In Their Mental Health
(© New Africa – stock.adobe.com) In a nutshell Children who are the youngest in their school class are…
Son of local radio host changes life through tech, therapy
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Jakob Jordan, the son of Q102 morning co-host Jenn Jordan, has made remarkable strides in…
Grattan Institute pitches blueprint to ‘save’ NDIS as foundational supports rollout stalls
A new report has recommended four policy changes to “save” the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as federal…
One Gene Rewires Fear Circuits and Fuels Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes…