Launched by the United Nations in 2007, it’s one of just seven health-focused days they spotlight (UN, 2024). It’s about rights, inclusion, and turning awareness into action. You might have noticed the “Light It Up Blue” campaign, landmarks glowing blue to say, “We see you” (Autism Speaks, 2025). This year’s theme, “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” links autism to broader goals (UN, 2025) like education, employment and dignity for all. It’s not just talk; it’s about making space for autistic individuals to flourish.

Studies say that 15-20% of teens have self-harmed at some point. That could mean 4 or 5 out of a classroom full of 25 kids. (Ma et al., 2023). For that we have Self-Harm Awareness Month to talk about why it’s important to have this conversation, what’s behind it and what can we do to make a difference.

The modern political climate is more than just a governance issue, it is a mental health crisis. No matter which country they’re a citizen of, people worldwide are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress, and emotional exhaustion due to the relentless cycle of political instability, misinformation, and systemic failures. Regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or ideology, people feel the weight of a system that seems increasingly indifferent to their well-being.

What is fear of missing out? I always associated that term with the bubbling feeling inside my chest when I started feeling that everyone BUT me was out there having the time of their lives. In the middle of the night, scrolling through Instagram, the feelings of being “the only one left out” creeps in my mind and my body. “Fear of missing out” or in other terms FOMO is a relatively new term that was first introduced in 2004. It is used to describe a phenomenon related to social networking sites usage.

We all see those picture-perfect holiday moments on social media—the sparkling lights, the perfect meals, the beaming families. It’s easy to feel like you should be doing more, that your holiday should look like that too. But here’s the truth: chasing perfection is exhausting and—to be honest—unnecessary. When I think about it, does anyone actually remember the teeny tiny details of a perfectly set table, or do they remember the laughter and connection? Imperfection is part of what makes the moments we have memorable. Sometimes, the burnt cookies or the slightly crooked tree end up being the most cherished stories