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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 12d

Way to go Yvonne - thats some tenacity and grit! Show ‘em how its done.

“Yvonne Spicer started her business, Lifetime Abilities, which provides support to people with autism and other intellectual disabilities, after she was let go from a call centre job .“

www.thestar.com/news/gta/he-...

He was called a ‘punk’ during a job interview for avoiding eye contact. Why people with autism are struggling to find and keep work

Five hundred people have signed up for a job fair in Toronto on Friday to help autistic people prepare for the workforce.

www.thestar.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 18d

Well, well, well.

People on the far-right and far-left exhibit strikingly similar brain responses

www.psypost.org/people-on-th...

People on the far-right and far-left exhibit strikingly similar brain responses

New research shows that people with strong political beliefs react more emotionally to political content. Brain activity patterns were similar among ideological extremists, whether liberal or conserva...

www.psypost.org

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 18d

We love a moment when we can come together with love, excitement and common goals! Also, leave the starters in John Schneider! ☺️ #LetsgoBlueJays #GoJaysGo #DialTheDugout

a blue jays pitcher throws a pitch in front of an ad for rethink colour

ALT: a blue jays pitcher throws a pitch in front of an ad for rethink colour

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 20d

“I’m looking back and wondering if an earlier diagnosis might have made a difference in our marriage. Perhaps medication would have made me more stable, more focused and less impulsive and forgetful.”

www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/a6...

Divorced and diagnosed on the same day: could discovering my ADHD earlier have saved my marriage?

When Tracey Davies received an ADHD diagnosis, she began to question what role it had played in the breakdown of her relationship

www.goodhousekeeping.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 22d

How in the world did it take so long?

www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · 24d

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Sep 23

Something new.

Avoiding the Role of Oppressor in the Fight for Social Justice open.substack.com/pub/stina905...

Avoiding the Role of Oppressor in the Fight for Social Justice

Thoughts for fellow psychotherapists

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Aug 4

“…at least 30 per cent of all members are currently either off work for mental health issues or are receiving treatment while still on the job.”

Profoundly troubling about the working conditions that impact on our unprotected medics 🥺 - and their loved ones.
vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/01/b...

B.C. paramedics suffering from severe mental health crisis, union says

Paramedics and dispatchers are suffering from a "profound" mental health crisis within the ambulance service, and their union is calling for immediate help.

vancouver.citynews.ca

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Jun 11

This patient says ‘red flags’ mounted while being treated for chronic pain. She googled the #Newmarket doctor and was shocked by what she learned about the now-suspended physician www.yorkregion.com/news/this-pa... via @yorkregion

This patient says ‘red flags’ mounted while being treated for chronic pain. She googled the Newmarket doctor and was shocked by what she learned about the now-suspended physician

Dr. Stefan Konasiewicz had faced patient complaints, lawsuits and disciplinary action in the U.S. following serious injuries and death.

www.yorkregion.com

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · May 20

It can’t be a good career moment when you’re the journalist who antagonized a whole cohort of medical & psychological experts, like Russell Barkley himself, who came *out of retirement* to make a 4-part YouTube series on how wrong he was. ☠️

youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Don’t be that guy.

NYTimes Magazine Rebuttal - YouTube

This series of 4 videos refutes the numerous erroneous, unfounded, or unscientific assertions made about ADHD and the medications used to manage it that were...

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · May 9

Delighted to share a voice of reason in the wake of the last NY Times overly simplistic take on the ADHD landscape. Thanks Dr. Morehead. 🫶🏼

www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-new... via @psychtimes

The New York Times Moves the Goalposts on ADHD

This critical analysis of recent ADHD coverage challenges misconceptions about treatment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to mental health.

www.psychiatrictimes.com

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Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling @daldtherapy.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Explore counselling practicum placement opportunities in Ontario with Dig a Little Deeper. Our program offers hands-on experience and professional growth for Master's counselling students.

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Apr 11

Insanity.

I thought the US Congress was supposed to be a brilliant example of “checks and balances”? I get that not all Americans voted for this, but wtaf is not working in the checks and balances?

Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Apr 11

The arrogance. The ignoring of the scientific process & the body of evidence. The fearmongering. The lies...

It is staggering & sickening.

U.S. will know cause of autism epidemic by September, Health Secretary RFK Jr. says www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

U.S. will know cause of autism epidemic by September, Health Secretary RFK Jr. says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the government has launched a ‘testing and research effort that’s going to involve hundreds of scientists from around the world’

www.theglobeandmail.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Apr 10

Godspeed to doctors and nurses these days. Please don’t quit.

torontolife.com/city/a-pedia...

"It’s heartbreaking to treat a sick child knowing their disease was entirely preventable": A pediatrician on Ontario's measles outbreak - Toronto Life

As the province surpasses 600 cases, doctor and infectious disease specialist Sarah Khan breaks down how parents can keep their children safe and why...

torontolife.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Apr 2

Now thats funny

Jin @jinah.bsky.social · Apr 1

If they're making you return to the office, please understand that it's bc your boss is a baby who lacks object permanence and gets scared when they can't see you

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 25

Did some writing today. open.substack.com/pub/stina905...

This Isn’t Recovery, It’s Re-Exposure

The Role of Sanctuary Trauma in Return to Work

open.substack.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 24

“We found that 74% of 3rd graders say they love school. But during middle school, kids’ enjoyment falls off a cliff.”

Also at this critical time - social development, awareness of the in & out crowd, the Activity industry takes over family life…

www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

The Teen-Disengagement Crisis

By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.

www.theatlantic.com

Reposted by Chrissy Crowe, RP

Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Mar 23

All you need to know about Twitter

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Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling @daldtherapy.bsky.social · Mar 15

We’re hiring! We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team.

Looking for more than just a clinical role? Come be part of a forward-thinking team making real change for patients in Ontario:

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Looking for a fulfilling career as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ontario? Join Dig A Little Deeper, a leader in private mental health care, offering a supportive team, competitive pay, and fle...

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 15

“Child survival rose 75% in the last 50 years. Vaccines account for 40% of that. Measles vax alone was 60% of the benefit.”

Atul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · Mar 13

Nothing will kill more children than the ongoing decimation of CDC, NIH, and USAID work to lift vaccine uptake in the US and world.

Child survival rose 75% in the last 50 years. Vaccines account for 40% of that. Measles vax alone was 60% of the benefit. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Contribution of vaccination to improved survival and health: modelling 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization

Since 1974 substantial gains in childhood survival have occurred in every global region. We estimate that EPI has provided the single greatest contribution to improved infant survival over the past 50...

www.thelancet.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 15

“.. we risk reinforcing a monopoly where people have no alternative options (and possibly drive a burnt out front work force to other lines of work).”

open.substack.com/pub/stina905...

The Complexities of "Shop Local": Are we having the right conversations?

When Supporting Small Business Has Unintended Consequences

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 13

If you’re interested in the venn diagram of our current (mental)health care, political and personal relationship conundrums, come follow my free substack (soon to be named!) I’ll be regularly posting soon. 😘
First one is here: open.substack.com/pub/stina905...

The Complexities of "Shop Local": Are we having the right conversations?

When Supporting Small Business Has Unintended Consequences

open.substack.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 13

Sigh. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...

The M factor Documentary...the First Menopause Documentary to Lose Its CME Accreditation

And correcting basic WHI disinformation from the documentary...

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Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 10

In very exciting news, I just found a new way to procrastinate. 😁 open.substack.com/pub/stina905...

The Complexities of "Shop Local": Are we having the right conversations?

When Supporting Small Business Has Unintended Consequences

open.substack.com

Chrissy Crowe, RP @cndcounsellor.bsky.social · Mar 6

It’s so helpful when people in positions of power or influence share their missed ADHD diagnosis story - Bravo Mhairi Black. You’re helping.

People with less power and influence need you to share.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Mhairi Black - I was flailing in life until ADHD diagnosis

Following her decision to stand down, the SNP MP opens up on her mental health struggles at Westminster ahead of a new BBC documentary.

www.bbc.com

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