The journey through medical school is one of the most rigorous academic experiences – it has certainly been a difficult one for me. For students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, particularly those with conditions like anxiety and ADHD, this journey can feel exponentially more challenging.

Presidential elections influence future policies, shaping lives nationwide. The November 2024 election was deeply polarizing with the various candidate shifts, the newly proposed conservative policies, and the impact that global events had on candidates’ plans for their terms.

I remember the marks on my body and how my voice grew hoarse from screaming. Every day in my house felt like a battle, with arguments erupting over even the smallest things.

The journey to recovery for people with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is not always a straightforward path. New impairments can affect patients' cognitive and emotional spheres, generating unique experiences ranging from periods of despair to intermittent seasons of hope.

The next time someone references a “crutch” as a negative idea, feel free to redirect attention to the fact that a crutch is a poor colloquialism for laziness or a stopgap measure considering it is a net good for humans to improve accessibility. In fact, a crutch is one of many assistive devices that allows disabled people to navigate life in a more equitable fashion.

"Everyone seems to be autistic or have ADHD these days." Medical providers ...