Mental Health

Marc gives us three essential things you should avoid saying to an ADHDer to maintain a healthy relationship.

Many neurodivergents undergo bullying in their formative years and, indeed, through into adulthood. Ana-Maria discusses how a teenage girl in high school completely uprooted her existence and changed her for good. But, should we forgive the perpetrators?

Are you struggling in COVID-19 lockdown? Sabine gives us some useful ways to remain sane and keep forging ahead to the future in this difficult time.

Natalie laments a time in her life when anxiety ruled her world and lets her teenage self know that everything will be okay.

Many neurodivergents are born with highly sensitive brains. Add trauma to the mix and those sensitivities can be extremely difficult to live with. Natalie discusses ways in which trauma can manifest as sensitivities in the neurodivergent brain.

Many people are struggling with the routine change and uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought the world in 2020, but neurodivergent adults could possibly be suffering the most. Brian takes a look at this and urges remaining positive in the face of change.

Jade outlines how Borderline Personality Disorder comes with many additional challenges that neurotypicals take for granted.

Feeling stressed? Try this 10 minute, mindfulness meditation and movement video that you can use daily to help you slow down and check-in with your body.

The neurodivergent population often have specific struggles that they deal with in their everyday lives. New writer, Sam Toth delves into some techniques to help, including the ‘Priority Matrix’…

Many neurodivergents don’t feel comfortable in their own skin, perhaps due to a lifetime of being told you are lesser than or maybe as a consequence of our own brains working against us. Brian highlights ways we can garner that feeling of belonging and relaxation that comes with acknowledging and being proud of who we are.

Neurodivergents are often ostracised by others and have a tendency to be self-critical. Aline shows us how self-compassion and self-therapy can work for a happier, healthier life.

For years, the stigma surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder mainly derived from the perception that it was untreatable. Here, Jade uncovers a tried and true way that clinicians are treating BPD that really works.

Sam takes a look at how we can treat anxiety disorders ourselves, holistically.

Are you considering seeking help for some of your unwanted symptoms, but not sure where to start? Licensed Counselor, Natalie Drozda, gives us some ideas of how to kickstart the process…

Surgical resident, Aline, discusses mental health stigma, advocacy, and awareness from the perspective of a medical professional who has ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

Clinical nutritionist and neurodivergent, Elizabeth Pattalis, discusses the need for diagnosis to guide effective treatment.