Tag Archives: mental health

Celebrate your wins

Photo of Smiling figure (Sonriente) sculpture by a South central Veracruz artist(s), c. 600-1000CE

Most people underestimate the impact of neurotransmitters on their mental health. This is particularly true if you have a condition that causes a deficiency or irregularity of a neurotransmitter. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in feelings of pleasure and joy, and when you don’t have enough of it (as in ADHD), you probably […]

Metacognition and Neurodiversity

Photo of painting "Head of an Old Man" by Abraham Bloemaert, c. 17thC

One of the most common complaints I get from my “Twice Exceptional” (2e) clients is worry about their interfering metacognition. Metacognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes. Metacognitive skills include self-awareness, cognitive regulation, and reflection. In neurodivergent (ND) individuals, metacognitive abilities can vary. Research suggests that it is less pronounced […]