I often hear stories of autistic students being let down by reasonable adjustments not being granted, or staff treating them in a discriminatory manner. Through my research I found there is a lack of...

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Emily♡ · Jul 17, 2023 · 9:10 PM UTC

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Emily♡@ItsEmilyKaty17 Jul 2023

Around 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent. So 1 in 7 film, TV and book characters should also be neurodivergent.

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Gem 🌞 · Jun 19, 2023 · 8:34 PM UTC

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Gem 🌞@GemLHC19 Jun 2023

Because our healthcare system’s only response to mental health issues is either prescribing medication, or counselling, probably in 6 months time, for a grand total of 6 weeks by somebody who is less than adequately qualified to help.

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Millions taking antidepressants for five years or more bbc.in/42HlPI4

Antidepressants: Two million taking them for five years or more

The scale of long-term use - and concerns about withdrawal symptoms - are revealed by BBC Panorama.

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Cara Lisette · Jun 20, 2023 · 7:30 PM UTC

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Cara Lisette@CaraLisette20 Jun 2023

I saw a quote earlier that was “the day you plant the seeds is not the day you eat the fruit” and I loved it as a metaphor for recovery

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Gem 🌞 · Jun 21, 2023 · 3:10 PM UTC

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Chloe Bellerby · Apr 25, 2023 · 2:00 PM UTC

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Chloe Bellerby@ChloeBellerbyMH25 Apr 2023

It doesn’t matter what is it… if it compromises your mental health, it’s too expensive. A relationship, friendship, a career… walk away. Nothing is worth compromising your mental well-being for

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