“All people offer perspective that is valuable to the rest of the world.” HDI Staff Erin Fitzgerald speaks on their experience with Neurodiversity and mental health
The following article discusses suicide, which some readers may find distressing. Erin Fitzgerald could always see the signs that she …
“I hate being treated like an emergency waiting to happen.” UK student Bailey Patterson speaks on her experience with suicide and wanting to help others
The following article discusses suicide, suicidal ideation, miscarriage, and sexual abuse, which some readers may find distressing. …
“Mental health isn’t a one-size fits all.” Austin Nugent speaks on her experience with OCD and how it may look different from what you think.
What do you think of when you think about OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Is it someone who has to obsessively …
Austin Nugent reflects on her experience in therapy, misdiagnosis, and the importance of finding a therapist you trust
Austin Nugent remembers the moment when someone first suggested she try therapy. “I was in Europe, and I called my …
Thoughts from HDI’s Glen Jennings On Autism Acceptance Month
This April, we recognize Autism Acceptance Month. This is a month where we celebrate what autistic people are capable of …
Thoughts from HDI’s Brittany Granville On Autism Acceptance Month
While it’s important that autistic people have their place in society, Brittany Granville believes autism acceptance goes beyond that. She …
Thoughts from HDI’s Bev Harp On Autism Acceptance Month
Bev Harp, Project Director for HDI’s Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers, remembers the days when the only rhetoric about autism …
Thoughts from HDI’s Walt Bower On Autism Acceptance Month
For Walt Bower, Preservice Training Coordinator for HDI, there’s an important first step to take when talking about how best …
HDI Celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month
This month (March), HDI celebrates Developmental Disability Awareness Month. For some people, that may lead to questions about what defines …