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Unmasking ADHD in Women: The Overlap Between Anxiety and Undiagnosed ADHD
Anxiety is a common experience for many women who later receive a diagnosis of ADHD. For years, their symptoms may be misunderstood or misdiagnosed, often attributed solely to anxiety or other mental health challenges. This happens because ADHD in women frequently presents differently than in men, with more internalising symptoms that can hide the true cause. Emotional dysregulation, a hallmark of ADHD, often gets mistaken for anxiety, making it harder to identify the root pr
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5 days ago4 min read


Adult Neurodevelopmental Assessments: What You Need to Know & How to Prepare
Embarking on the journey to get a neurodevelopmental assessment as an adult can be both empowering and complex. It’s a significant step...
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Sep 114 min read


How to Start the Conversation: Seeking Support in the Workplace
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee mental health is becoming increasingly important. The rising occurrence of burnout,...
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Sep 103 min read


The Gender Gap in Suicide: Why More Men Are Losing the Battle.
Why Is Men’s Mental Health Such a Hot Topic? Research consistently shows that men are statistically more likely to die by suicide, with...
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Sep 94 min read


Why Does My Communication With My Partner Keep Breaking Down? Practical Tips to Foster Better Communication and When to Seek Professional Support.
If you find that conversations with your partner often falter, misunderstandings occur, or conflicts spiral out of control, you’re not...
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Sep 84 min read


FASD in Focus: What Parents Should Know and How to Support Your Child
A child in a teal jacket offers a cheerful bouquet of freshly picked dandelions, standing amidst a lush green field dotted with the...
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Sep 73 min read


Turning Breakups into Breakthroughs: The Art of Rejuve-Dating.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Breaking up is one of life's most emotionally difficult experiences. It can...
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Sep 65 min read


Helping Your Child Overcome Anxiety — One Step at a Time
A child's contemplative gaze captured in a close-up portrait, hands resting thoughtfully on their cheeks. As a parent, watching your...
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Sep 53 min read


Choosing the Right Neurodevelopmental Assessment: Your Essential Guide to Help Avoid the Common Pitfalls when Navigating Autism and ADHD Assessments.
Two colleagues engaged in a thoughtful conversation, seated at a modern table in a bright office setting with a cityscape view. Pursuing...
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Sep 43 min read


Navigating the EHCP Journey: A Parent’s Step-by-Step Guide
Navigating the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process can seem daunting for many parents and carers. It involves several stages,...
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Aug 105 min read


OCD Explained: Understanding How to Take Control of Your OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by persistent, unwanted thoughts and behaviours that can...
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Aug 95 min read


Can you be too perfect? When perfectionism becomes harmful and tips to help.
Perfectionism can be regarded as a desirable trait—pursuing excellence, maintaining high standards, and wanting to perform well. However,...
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Aug 83 min read


Living with PMDD: Recognising Symptoms and Strategies that Help
Many women experience mood swings, irritability, and physical discomfort around their periods. While common PMS affects many, some women...
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Aug 73 min read


Supporting Differences: Adapting Parenting Approaches for Neurodivergent Children
Parenting neurodivergent children can be an extremely rich and rewarding journey, but it can also be hard - especially when you are...
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Aug 44 min read


Beyond Fatigue: A Parent’s Guide to Recognising and Supporting Autistic Burnout
What Is Autistic Burnout? Autistic burnout is an increasingly recognised phenomenon. But what exactly is it, why does it happen, and how...
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Aug 43 min read


Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: Nurturing Mental Health and Emotional Growth
As a parent, nothing is more important than seeing your child happy, secure, and thriving. If your child is neurodivergent — whether they...
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Aug 43 min read


Rejection Sensitivity, ADHD and Girls
What Is Rejection Sensitivity? Rejection sensitivity is basically a tendency to perceive or fear rejection, criticism, or disapproval...
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Jul 63 min read


AuDHD Explained: Celebrating Strengths and Navigating Challenges
Living with AuDHD, both autism and ADHD, is a deeply intricate and rewarding journey. Your unique traits, strengths, and challenges are...
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Jun 124 min read


Sensory Superpowers: Navigating and Nurturing Sensory Differences
What Are Sensory Processing Differences? Sensory processing differences describe ways in which the brain responds atypically to sensory...
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Jun 123 min read


Healing Trauma: How EMDR Rewires the Brain and Boosts Resilience with Neurofeedback
How Trauma Affects the Brain Trauma can have profound effects on the mind and body, often altering how the brain processes information,...
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Jun 124 min read
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