Dual Minds Psychology

10/10/2025

尊重每一個生命的尊嚴：這宗美國最高法院案件的重要性

近日，殘疾權益倡導者警告，一宗即將於美國最高法院審理的案件 —— Hamm v. Smith —— 可能會削弱對智力障礙人士的法律保障。

自 Atkins v. Virginia (2002) 案起，美國法院已明確指出，對智力障礙人士執行死刑違反憲法。然而，這宗新案件重新挑戰了「智力障礙」的定義，可能將其簡化為單一的智商分數，而忽視個人的整體認知與適應功能表現。

作為心理專業人士，我們深知：智力障礙並非只是一個數字，而是整體功能與生活經驗的反映。
真正的評估應結合臨床標準、生活能力及個人背景，以尊重每個人的人性與尊嚴。

讓我們繼續為公義與科學並重的制度發聲，確保每一條生命都被以尊重與理解對待。
閱讀更多由 The Arc 發表的文章：

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The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear Hamm v. Smith, a case that will determine how courts apply the death penalty to people with intellectual disability. The Arc is fighting back with an amicus brief urging the Court to uphold existing precedent and ensure that people with intellectual disability r...

10/10/2025

Protecting Dignity for All: Why This Supreme Court Case Matters

Today, disability advocates are warning that an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case — Hamm v. Smith — could weaken long-standing protections for people with intellectual disabilities.

Since Atkins v. Virginia (2002), our nation has recognized that executing individuals with intellectual disability violates the Constitution. Yet the new case questions how we define “intellectual disability,” potentially reducing it to a single test score rather than a person’s full cognitive and adaptive profile.

As professionals who work closely with neurodiverse individuals, we know that intellectual disability is not defined by a number. It reflects a person’s lived experience — their learning, reasoning, and capacity for daily life.

Let’s continue to advocate for justice that honors both science and humanity.

Read more from The Arc:
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The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear Hamm v. Smith, a case that will determine how courts apply the death penalty to people with intellectual disability. The Arc is fighting back with an amicus brief urging the Court to uphold existing precedent and ensure that people with intellectual disability r...

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is not a destination, but a journey — one that deserves time, care, and compassion.

Whether through therapy, rest, connection, or reflection, take time today to nurture your mind and heart.

10/03/2025

焦慮唔只得一種。社交焦慮、分離焦慮、恐慌症對小朋友影響都唔同，需要針對性支援。有咗清晰診斷同合適幫助，孩子都可以健康成長，喺學校同家庭發揮潛能。💙

https://www.dualmindspsychology.com/zh/post/焦慮唔只得一種：了解唔同類型嘅焦慮點樣影響小朋友同青少年

一聽到「焦慮」呢個詞，好多家長都會聯想到一個成日擔心嘅小朋友，或者一個成日好大壓力嘅青少年。其實，焦慮唔只得一個樣，每一種焦慮都可以以唔同方式影響小朋友。正正因為咁，了解自己小朋友屬於邊一種焦慮，就好...

10/03/2025

Not all anxiety looks the same. Social anxiety, separation anxiety, and panic disorder each affect kids differently—and need different support. With the right diagnosis and care, children can thrive at school, home, and with friends. 💙

When we hear the word anxiety, most of us picture a child who worries too much or a teen who seems stressed. But anxiety isn’t just one thing—it shows up in many different forms, and each type can affect kids in unique ways.That’s why understanding what kind of anxiety your child is experienci...

09/30/2025

Just a reminder🙏 Did you know our brains are wired to notice things that confirm what we already believe? That’s called confirmation bias.

For parents and educators, this can mean unintentionally overlooking a child’s progress or unique strengths. Next time you notice a challenge, pause and ask: What evidence do I have that shows the opposite? You might be surprised by what you discover!

小小提示🙏 你知道嗎？我哋個腦天生傾向留意同自己已經相信嘅嘢相符嘅證據，呢個就叫做 確認偏差（confirmation bias）。
對家長同老師嚟講，呢樣可能會令我哋不自覺忽略咗小朋友嘅進步或者獨特嘅優點。

下次當你留意到小朋友有困難嘅時候，不妨停一停，問自己：
「有冇啲證據其實係顯示相反嘅呢？」

你可能會對自己發現到嘅嘢覺得好驚喜！

One critical skill in the fight against misinformation is understanding how confirmation bias can make us vulnerable to believing things that aren't true.

Build this skill and others with guidance from our “Mind Over Misinformation” online modules: at.apa.org/misinfo

09/30/2025

✨ Learning Through Play! ✨

Did you know that simple games can be powerful tools for teaching social and emotional skills? 💡 From building teamwork in Pictionary to practicing patience in Monopoly, playtime can help kids develop life-long skills like problem solving, emotional awareness, and cooperation.

Check out this chart of fun games that nurture social-emotional growth ⬇️ Which one is your family’s favorite? 🎲💬

09/25/2025

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📣It's National Psychotherapy Day!

National Psychotherapy Day is recognized annually on September 25. For a long time, mental illness was not recognized as a legitimate health issue. Over the years, there has been a growing understanding that true well-being requires both physical and mental health to be in balance. Thankfully, significant progress has been made in the treatment of mental health conditions with one major advancement being psychotherapy. Despite this, there is still a strong need to raise awareness about psychotherapy and the many benefits it can offer.

For more information, the link to National Today's website is here: https://nationaltoday.com/national-psychotherapy-day/

09/23/2025

Not all “evidence” is created equal.
When it comes to health, psychology, or education, some types of research are much more reliable than others. 🧠✨

✅ Stronger Evidence = Systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials
⚠️ Weaker Evidence = Case reports, animal studies
🚫 Not Evidence at All = YouTube videos, personal stories, random blogs

👉 That’s why at Dual Minds Psychology, we base our work on proven, scientific research — so families get the best care and strategies that truly help. 💙

09/23/2025

Correlation is NOT causation 🙏🙏🙏

09/23/2025

🙏🙏👍👍let’s embrace neurodiversiry😊

09/21/2025

Not every disability is visible—but every child deserves to feel seen, understood, and supported. 💙
At Dual Minds Psychology, we partner with families to uncover challenges and build on strengths through assessments, counseling, and coaching.