Tag Archive for: Autism and ADHD

A thoughtful young woman with glasses sits in a classroom, resting her chin on her hand while looking away. In the background, two other women are engaged in work at a table, and another woman is seated nearby, looking at papers.

Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports

Autistic burnout in adults: signs, contributing factors, and recovery supports Autistic burnout is a nervous system response to sustained overload. It is not laziness or a lack of resilience. Many Autistic adults can maintain performance in…
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Two women are sitting at a table in an office setting, engaged in a discussion. One woman has short grey hair and is gesturing with her hands, while the other woman, with long dark hair, is listening attentively.

ADHD and emotional intensity: rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, and repair strategies

ADHD affects emotion regulation, not just attention Many adults with ADHD describe emotions as arriving quickly, feeling intense, and being hard to shift. This is not a character issue - it reflects differences in how the nervous system responds…
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General Practitioner sitting at desk filling out psychology referral

What GPs should know about using Access Psych

After trying self-care remedies, general practitioners are often the next port of call for people suffering from mental health problems. In 2021 alone, over 3 million Australians – 13% of the population – visited a GP for their mental…
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