User:Jamie Faith Diamond

I have ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), so life isn't easy, but still enjoyable & fun in it's own way.

I think Mental Health is something that should be talked about more, & needs to be taken seriously, & not avoided. 2 Mental Illness that I have are Anxiety & Depression.

I speak fluent ASL (American Sign Language).

I believe in the Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, meaning everyone is smart different ways.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder):
Autism Spectrum, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a range of mental disorders of the neurodevelopmental type. It includes autism & Asperger syndrome. Individuals on the autistic spectrum often experience difficulties with social communication & interaction & may exhibit restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Symptoms are typically recognized between 1 & 2 years of age. Long-term problems may include difficulties in performing daily tasks, creating & keeping relationships, & maintaining a job.

Mental Health:
Mental Health is the level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment". From the perspectives of positive psychology or of holism, mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life & to create a balance between life activities & efforts to achieve psychological resilience. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health includes "subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, inter-generational dependence, & self-actualization of one's intellectual & emotional potential, among others". The WHO further states that the well-being of an individual is encompassed in the realization of their abilities, coping with normal stresses of life, productive work, & contribution to their community. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, & competing professional theories all affect how 1 defines "mental health".

Mental Disorder:
A Mental Disorder, also called a Mental Illness or Psychiatric Disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing & remitting, or occur as a single episode. Many disorders have been described, with signs & symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders. Such disorders may be diagnosed by a mental health professional.

Anxiety:
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behaviour such as pacing back & 4th, somatic complaints, & rumination. It is the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events.

Depression (mood):
Depression is a state of low mood & aversion to activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, & sense of well-being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration & a significant increase or decrease in appetite & time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have feelings of dejection, hopelessness &, sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It can either be short term or long term. The core symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which refers to loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people. Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia; it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved 1; & it is also a symptom of some physical diseases & a side effect of some drugs & medical treatments.

Theory Of Multiple Intelligences:
The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences differentiates human intelligence into specific 'modalities', rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability. Howard Gardner proposed this model in his 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. According to the theory, an intelligence 'modality' must fulfill 8 criteria: Gardner proposed 8 abilities that he held to meet these criteria:
 * 1) potential for brain isolation by brain damage.
 * 2) place in evolutionary history.
 * 3) presence of core operations.
 * 4) susceptibility to encoding (symbolic expression).
 * 5) a distinct developmental progression.
 * 6) the existence of savants, prodigies & other exceptional people.
 * 7) support from experimental psychology.
 * 8) support from psychometric findings.
 * 1) musical-rhythmic,
 * 2) visual-spatial,
 * 3) verbal-linguistic,
 * 4) logical-mathematical,
 * 5) bodily-kinesthetic,
 * 6) interpersonal,
 * 7) intrapersonal,
 * 8) naturalistic.

Languages I Want To Learn:

 * Sign Language:
 * British Sign Language
 * New Zealand Sign Language
 * French/Française
 * Spanish/Española
 * German/Deutsche
 * Irish/Gaeilge

My Fave Wikis:

 * H2O: Just Add Water was my favorite show growing up!
 * Zoey 101
 * Charmed
 * Daniella Monet


 * Sam & Cat
 * Fred Figglehorn
 * iCarly
 * Victorious
 * Fairly Odd Parents
 * The Nancy Drew graphic novels was 1 of the books that helped my learn to read.

Super Powers Lists:

 * 100 Best Super Powers
 * Games Radar
 * CBR
 * List 25