Tag Archives: Mental Health

The 10 Biggest Challenges in Autism Research — A Personal Reflection from the Inside Out

As an autistic adult, in this article I write a critique on autism research for its shortcomings, highlighting weak methods, narrow focus on behavior, and exclusion of diverse autistic experiences. I try stress the importance of including autistic voices and addressing mental health, advocating for research that prioritizes lived experiences and recognizes the complexity of autism beyond stereotypes.

Are psychiatrists the all-knowing healers or part of the problem?

Psychiatry reflects societal ills? Pressure to be happy fuels mental health disorders. Time for reflection: are psychiatrists part of the problem? Photo by Vitaly Mazur on Unsplash Many scientific articles provide an interesting overview of philosophical developments in psychiatry. Authors often delve into big questions like the nature of psychiatry, the classification of mental disorders, and theContinue reading “Are psychiatrists the all-knowing healers or part of the problem?”

Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?

‘Things I experience due to autism’ and ‘How to know if you have autism’. TikTok is full of such videos. What impact does that have? Experts are clear: ‘If someone labels themselves, it can have negative consequences.’ Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash It is becoming increasingly common these days to find videos and podcasts onContinue reading “Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?”