Matthew Ritchie 💜

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Autism: “The spectrum has become so accommodating that I fear that it has now been stretched so far that it has become meaningless and is no longer useful as a medical diagnosis.” Problem is that psychologists, and increasingly a flood of master’s level therapists have come to rely on the autism diagnosis to support their practice. Their livelihood. I suspect schools face a similar reliance on autism diagnoses for extra funding. Furthermore: Parents love it because their child gets extra services. Students love it because it makes them special. Drug companies love it because they profit from drugs. Psychologists are supposed to be the gatekeepers on diagnoses, but we are not doing very well at it.

Gabor Maté laid out the four non-negotiable needs every child has — and modern life is failing most of them. In this 38-second clip he says children require: - Strong, constant attachment to adults who are truly present - To never have to “work” or perform to keep their parents’ love and approval - Full permission to feel and express every emotion without shame or rejection - Free, unstructured play in nature — no gadgets, no screens, no internet games These aren’t nice-to-haves. They’re essential for healthy human development. When any of these is missing, the damage shows up later — anxiety, disconnection, emotional shutdown, addiction to screens as a substitute for real connection. In 2026, with kids spending more time on devices than in free play, and parents often distracted or conditional in their presence, how many of these four needs are actually being met? Which one do you think is being violated most in today’s world — and what are you doing (or planning) to protect it for the kids in your life?

She literally explained therapy on healing your nervous system.

These two clips have been available to every broadcast news outlet since Last Friday. They kill Anas Sarwar's smear campaign stone dead. Not one broadcaster has shown them. So, why aren't they being shown? Is pressure being applied? Show these to your friends & family folks.

Your brain has a secret detox system that activates when you sleep: The Glymphatic System. When clogged, it traps toxins tied to Alzheimer's, brain fog & memory loss. 99% of people don't know it exists. Here's how to activate it & protect your brain🧵

The truth about the Glasgow hospital infections in a short video

Dr. Gabor Maté reframes ADHD with profound compassion: In stressed families, a highly sensitive child absorbs the tension → tunes out as a survival coping mechanism. These kids often have deep empathy, warm hearts, and hidden talents — but crave emotional security above all. Not "fix the behavior" — make them feel truly safe and understood. 48-sec clip hits the heart Parents/anyone touched by ADHD — does this resonate?

You'll be surprised how full life feels once you stop chasing what doesn't matter.

@LORWEN108 Art

"Social media HURT my mental health and my ability to stay grounded..." Shailene Woodley declared. Today, she claims she's more creative and peaceful. Why? Because she stopped letting her social media feed narrate her life. You can do the same; comment "ART" below if you want to know how.

Here’s a special clip for those who believe unregulated free market capitalism is the only answer. It maybe the only answer for the top 1%, but what if I could prove that social democracy was more efficient, while at the same time delivering a more equitable society? Thanks to Cultural Perspective for the clip. Tid til at sige hej til mine danske venner og takke dem for deres støtte. 🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNRddjjbH/

Latest data shows there was an alarming rise in the number of children and young people referred to the government’s Prevent programme due to concerns they were susceptible to radicalisation. #Echobox=1762992338" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cypnow.co.uk/content/analys…

vm.tiktok.com/ZNdshRYhr/ Professor Danny Dorling:

BREAKING: A UN inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This adds to the growing consensus among international legal scholars and human rights organisations. All eyes are now on the UK Government who must stop indulging in genocide denial. It must fulfil its legal and moral responsibility by taking immediate, decisive steps to prevent and punish genocide.

Women naturally unite. Men compete first, unite second. Why it matters more than you think.

Connection, not disconnection is what’s required. theguardian.com/education/2025…

Denmark has taught empathy in schools since 1993, helping children aged 6–16 develop compassion and social awareness. This early focus on emotional education has reduced bullying and fostered one of the world’s kindest societies.

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How we treat each other changes who we are.