Overthinking everything? How to break free from “analysis paralysis”
You can’t simply think your way out of overthinking, especially when your brain feels frozen. What helps is building your toolkit before you need it.
The Understood Blog
Get Understood updates, expert insights, personal stories, partnership announcements and more
Latest stories
What is “mental health,” and how does it relate to thriving? Understood.org’s Expertise and Behavioral Health Innovation team explains
Having a good day isn’t just about having good things happen to you. It’s also about how you use tools, support, relationships, and environments to respond to challenges and encourage positive mental health.
Behind the Impact: How Teresa Shiang is helping millions of people find resources they can trust
In a world rampant with misinformation, Teresa’s team is hard at work establishing Understood as the go-to expert on neurodivergence. It’s about helping millions of people find expert-vetted resources that help them and their families thrive.
“I thought it was just me”: Real parents on isolation, judgment, and finding community
The shift from “I thought it was just me” to “There are others like me” can be profound. You’re not alone.
Is work actually broken? Understood.org’s Season 3 of “Minds at Work” podcast explores the future of work
Minds at Work explores what that workplace redesign looks like in practice — through conversations with the people actively shaping more inclusive and effective workplaces.
Expert perspectives
View All
Overthinking everything? How to break free from “analysis paralysis”
You can’t simply think your way out of overthinking, especially when your brain feels frozen. What helps is building your toolkit before you need it.
What is “mental health,” and how does it relate to thriving? Understood.org’s Expertise and Behavioral Health Innovation team explains
Having a good day isn’t just about having good things happen to you. It’s also about how you use tools, support, relationships, and environments to respond to challenges and encourage positive mental health.
What is “behavior change,” and how does it help people thrive? Understood.org’s Expertise and Behavioral Health Innovation team explains
Change rarely comes from a single breakthrough moment. But small actions build momentum. New habits form. And over time, those changes can lead to meaningful outcomes.
Understood updates
View AllBehind the Impact: How Teresa Shiang is helping millions of people find resources they can trust
In a world rampant with misinformation, Teresa’s team is hard at work establishing Understood as the go-to expert on neurodivergence. It’s about helping millions of people find expert-vetted resources that help them and their families thrive.
“I thought it was just me”: Real parents on isolation, judgment, and finding community
The shift from “I thought it was just me” to “There are others like me” can be profound. You’re not alone.
Is work actually broken? Understood.org’s Season 3 of “Minds at Work” podcast explores the future of work
Minds at Work explores what that workplace redesign looks like in practice — through conversations with the people actively shaping more inclusive and effective workplaces.
Calls to action
View All
Rethinking how to fuel creativity: Designing the workplace for all minds
Industry culture and workplaces are still designed around neurotypical ways of working. The good news? We have the tools and the momentum to evolve.
Understood Expert Rayma Griffin discusses Giving Tuesday
You have the power to make a change this Giving Tuesday!
Academia to action: Parents of neurodivergent kids need answers
Research isn’t reaching families quickly enough.
Show your support
1 in 5 people have learning and thinking differences. Your tax-deductible gift will help us in our mission to shape a world for differences and help millions of people.
Visit our Media Center
Our Media Center includes Understood’s latest research and surveys, press releases, and information on our thought leaders and experts.
Visit our Media CenterGet in touch
Send us an email, and one of our Understood team members will get back to you.
Contact us