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Plain-language articles and ASL videos on Deaf mental health, therapy, and living well — written for our community.
Rethinking the Sign for TherapyAnother Vlog from ASC:Sharon Duchesneau shares her perspective on the potential negative implications of the ASL sign for "therapy" or "counseling".September 29, 2006- Mental Health Concerns in Our Deaf Community: The Roots Grow DeepWhat Exactly is Mental Health?:Mental health equals emotional well-being. It means feeling good about yourself, the people around you, your job or school, having healthy relationships, enjoying life,…September 28, 2006
- Do You Smell What I Smell?: Deaf People's NosesThe Overlooked Sense: Ask people which of their senses they'd be willing to give up first - chances are, it's the sense of smell.September 27, 2006
- The Healing Power of TearsNot Just Drops of Water:Here's an interesting finding. Frey compared the chemical make-ups of tears caused by eye irritants such as sliced raw onions, and tears caused by emotions.September 26, 2006
- Simple SolutionJackson went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, " I've got trouble. Every time i get into bed I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it.September 25, 2006
- Take No Deaf Prisoners (Unfairly)Not In My Backyard: "Prison fully accessible (in ASL and English) to Deaf inmates" finished at the bottom of this week's Laurent, South Dakota, poll.September 22, 2006
- Deaf Adults and Self-Esteem: How We Have ChangedEvolving Definitions:Here's an interesting psychology-related tidbit to think about.September 21, 2006
- Dr. Seuss On DiversityWe see them come. We see them go. Some are fast. And some are slow. Some are high. And some are low. Not one of them is like another. Don't ask us why. Go ask your mother. -- Dr.September 20, 2006
Deafhood and FeminismASC's First Vlog: In response to many requests from our readers, we decided to post our first vlog attempt today.September 19, 2006- Sorry, Hannah, You Can't Study Albert EinsteinBelieve It or Not: Sexism still exists in classrooms today, and we wonder - is anyone paying attention? Consider these scenarios that we recently witnessed: 1.September 18, 2006
- All Homework and No PlayIs Homework Worth It?: According to an article in the Washington Post, one of the nation's leading researchers on homework has once again concluded that homework does not offer as many benefits as…September 15, 2006
- Goofy Goes to Therapy!September 14, 2006
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