"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

As Grimes coos, “girl, you know you’ve got to watch your health” a woman looks you dead in the eye and explains you might be displaying the “four hidden signs” of high-functioning anxiety. The issue ...

As highlighted in my last post, research is beginning to document children on the autism spectrum who report a range of intriguing perceptions. In 2018, a pair of Sri Lankan researchers profiled three ...

This is what the autism spectrum looks like. It is not a gradation from high to low functioning. Source: Jessica Penot, LPC If you are an autistic person who can hold a job and pay bills, you will ...

Depression impacts more than 18% of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it a common illness people struggle with. But, like all health conditions, ...

Everyone’s brain works a little differently—and that’s part of what makes us all unique. Some people are naturally more laid-back, while others have minds that are always going a mile a minute. The ...

Having high functioning depression and anxiety means that you can usually manage daily responsibilities while experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. When people talk about living with ...

If you've been feeling anxious lately, you're not alone. Between the never-ending news cycle, juggling your personal and professional responsibilities, and more, it can be hard to keep it all together ...