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-5 posts tagged "ADHD"
Jack Griffiths | Thursday, March 2, 2023
For today’s column, I wanted to finally place ADHD at the forefront. For me, the main difficulty with writing a full article about ADHD was general nervousness about misrepresenting or misunderstanding aspects of others’ experiences. Eventually, I determined that I could alleviate this concern by interviewing one of my friends from the Liturgical Choir who
Genevieve Coleman | Monday, January 23, 2023
Over break, a few friends and I went to a coffee shop in South Bend. Besides serving one of the best lattes I’ve had in my life, the store is full of books that can be lent out to customers and handmade goods from local vendors. Needless to say, it’s now one of my favorite
Jack Griffiths | Friday, October 28, 2022
This week, I’m attending a conference in Vancouver to represent Notre Dame’s Writing Center alongside some of my fellow tutors. All of us will give short presentations pertaining to a common theme: promoting inclusivity in writing center environments. While my peers will be covering topics such as multilingual writers, discouraged writers and writers who respond
Jack Griffiths | Friday, October 7, 2022
In my columns, I’ve primarily focused on my own experiences to provide insight into neurodivergence. However, while I’ve enjoyed sharing my thoughts and personal history, there are obvious limitations to this approach. Neurodivergence can manifest itself differently from person to person, and one’s other identity factors can also contribute to unique experiences. Hence, this week
Zixu Wang | Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Editor’s note: This is part one of a three-part series on mental health services at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s. Follow these links to part two and part three. National statistics reveal a high demand for mental health services at colleges and universities — demand that is only growing. The Center for Collegiate Mental Health’s