Clinical Psychology

Entering the field of clinical psychology can be especially challenging for people from underrepresented or marginalized groups due to a variety of structural

The review found that young adults describe nature as a calming space for reflection, social connection, and relief from stress. Even brief or passive experiences in green environments—like sitting on campus lawns or walking past trees—were linked to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and greater clarity of thought.

The researchers found that lower self-control predicts increases in depression and anxiety symptoms, which in turn are associated with higher levels of repetitive negative thinking. These findings suggest that difficulties in emotional regulation may precede and shape the very thought patterns often blamed for maintaining psychological distress.

The study found that approximately 11% of children and adolescents with ADHD also meet the criteria for depression. This rate is significantly higher than in their neurotypical peers, where the average is around 2%.

Autism isn’t a single experience—it’s a spectrum that shapes how a person feels, thinks, senses, and connects. But what does it actually feel like to be autistic? For many, it means navigating a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and deeply confusing—while also experiencing profound joy, focus, and emotional sensitivity.

From the outside, these thought patterns can look like classic worry or sadness, raising an important question: Are autistic individuals being misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression when the root issue is actually autistic rumination?

Both autistic people and those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience repetitive thoughts. Because of this, autism and OCD are often confused—by professionals, individuals, and families alike.

Hyperactivating strategies are intense, high-energy behaviors and thoughts that people with anxious attachment use when they fear a loved one is unavailable. They involve clinginess, emotional outbursts, and constant reassurance seeking to regain a sense of safety.