As society gets busier and more chaotic, it’s affecting many of us, so knowing the signs of burnout is important. Many things can lead to burnout, such as stress, being overworked, and even living with neurodivergent or mental health conditions.
Late ADHD Diagnosis: One Year On
Read moreYesterday marks one year since my late ADHD diagnosis, so I wanted to reflect upon how this year’s been. Late ADHD diagnosis affects many people across the world, as society is starting to learn more about the condition.
Surviving Christmas with ADHD and Autism: Tips to Manage Festive Expectations
Read moreNavigating Christmas with ADHD and Autism can be a confusing, overwhelming and stressful time. These neurological conditions are largely ‘invisible’ and misunderstood by many, so the challenges we face are often overlooked by society during times like Christmas.
Bereavement During Childhood: How to Support Young People with Grief
Read moreMy partner’s children have been grieving the loss of their mother for a year now, and it’s been a difficult road to navigate ever since. We’ve been shocked at how difficult it’s been to find advice about how to support young people with grief, both online and locally.
How to Help Someone Who’s Suicidal: World Suicide Prevention Day
Read moreContemplating ending your life is no joke, and sadly many of us knows someone who is, or has been, suicidal. One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide according to the World Health Organization. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) created World Suicide Prevention Day in 2003 to raise awareness about…
Self-Destructive Behaviours: Ways to Recognise and Remove Them
Read moreI’m sure we’ve all been self-destructive at some point in our lives right? Self-destructive behaviours are deliberate actions we do that negatively impact your physical or mental health, which compromises your wellbeing.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2022: Tips To Help Kids Grow Emotionally
Read moreFive children in every classroom are thought to have diagnosable mental health conditions. Data from the NHS found one in six children aged five to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health issue in July 2020, a huge increase from one in nine in 2017.
Adult ADHD: My Assessment and Diagnosis Experience
Read moreI had my adult ADHD assessment last week and wanted to share the diagnosis journey with you. It was a shorter road than some have experienced, but still long, as I was first referred seven months ago.
Growing Up With Autism: Win a Copy of Why is He Still Here? By Max Toper
Read moreAutism is a complex spectrum that affects so many families, so it’s refreshing to find a new book from a child’s perspective. Why Is He Still Here? is a powerful memoir by young writer Max Toper. He uses the book to talk about what it was like to grow up with Autism and the coping…
ADHD: The Different Symptoms for Adults and Children
Read moreIn recent months I’ve started the process of being assessed for ADHD as an adult. This is something I NEVER thought I would write, but that’s because I had no clue what it really looks like. The media and society have stereotyped it as something young boys have who can’t sit still.