psychology
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How the uncertainty in CAMHS processes harms Autistic children and families
Autistic people are somewhat renowned for struggling with sudden change and uncertainty. While not necessarily universal, it is prevalent enough to be…
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The politics of existence and the regulation of Neurodivergent experience
For a long time now, Autistic people have been fighting to have the contested title of Autism Spectrum Disorder removed from discourse…
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What purpose does the concept of mental “illness” serve?
As a Schizophrenic person, I see many talk about me as being mentally “ill” and in need of medicine. I do take…
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Understanding Autistic mental health in a broader context
We often discuss anxiety and depression amongst the Autistic population. Some such as myself and Autistic and Living the Dream have pushed…
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Is mental “illness” actually the brain trying to protect itself?
Up until about a year ago, I still sat firmly in the camp that, while I viewed myself as multiply neurodivergent, I…