NU PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
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Explore articles from NU Psychology on therapy, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, trauma, EMDR, depression, relationships, burnout, neurodiversity, and psychological assessments. Our Calgary psychologists share practical, evidence-informed resources to help adults, older teens, couples, and families better understand mental health and take meaningful next steps.
Adult Autism: Recognizing It Later in Life in Calgary
A growing number of adults are discovering, often after a child's diagnosis or a late-night thread that named their whole life, that they may be autistic. This is a look at why autism was missed for so long, the hidden cost of masking, and what a later-in-life understanding can offer the person who spent years feeling broken.
Thinking About an Adult ADHD Assessment? What It’s Really Like
A lot of adults arrive at the same late-night question: is this ADHD, or am I just failing to try hard enough? This is a look at why ADHD is so often missed until adulthood, what an assessment actually involves, and what a diagnosis can and cannot do for the person who has spent years wondering.
Disability Pride Month: Moving Beyond Awareness Toward Inclusion
Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to move beyond awareness and explore what true inclusion looks like. Learn how strengths-based perspectives, accessibility, and understanding can help create communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Does Everything Feel So Hard Right Now? ADHD, Burnout, or Both
Struggling to focus or feeling exhausted? Learn the difference between ADHD and burnout and why everything can feel harder than usual.
January Reset: Supporting Neurodivergent Nervous Systems After the Holidays
January often feels harder for neurodivergent adults—not easier. After weeks of disrupted routines, social demands, and masking, the nervous system can feel overwhelmed and depleted. This article explores why post-holiday burnout happens and how neurodivergent adults can support regulation, recovery, and a gentler start to the year.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in Adults: Signs, Causes & Support
A vague calendar invite shouldn't cost you a whole afternoon. Here's what rejection sensitive dysphoria is, why it often comes with ADHD, and how CBT, DBT skills and ADHD support can turn down the intensity.
ADHD and Exam Stress: Why Studying Feels Harder Than It Should
At NU Psychology Calgary, our therapists help students with ADHD and exam stress develop structure, focus, and confidence. Learn strategies to improve executive functioning and thrive academically.