Panic Attacks or Heart Problems? Understanding Panic Disorder
Panic Attacks or Heart Problems? Understanding Panic Disorder

Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain—many panic attacks feel like heart disease. Learn how panic disorder develops, why it’s often misunderstood, and how therapy and relaxation training can help recovery.

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Breaking the Depression Cycle Through Small Behavioral Activation
Breaking the Depression Cycle Through Small Behavioral Activation

Depression can trap us in a cycle of fatigue and avoidance. Learn how simple, evidence-based actions—like short walks, daily structure, and mindful routines—can restore energy and slowly lift your mood.

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Understanding Autism: Early Signs, Bilingual Testing, and Why Diagnosis Matters
Understanding Autism: Early Signs, Bilingual Testing, and Why Diagnosis Matters

Autism presents in many forms and degrees. This post explains common signs teachers and parents can observe, why early diagnosis matters, and how bilingual assessments help children get accurate and culturally sensitive results.

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IQ Testing for Children: What’s on the Test, How It Works, and What Parents Should Know
IQ Testing for Children: What’s on the Test, How It Works, and What Parents Should Know

A parent-friendly guide to child IQ testing: why schools request it, what it measures, how long it takes, language considerations for bilingual families, when retesting is allowed, and why the examiner’s qualifications matter.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Handling the Feeling of “I Don’t Deserve This
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Handling the Feeling of “I Don’t Deserve This
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