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What is the difference between a mental health diagnosis and a neurodiversity diagnosis.

What is Distorted Thinking?: Distorted thinking, also known as cognitive distortions, refers to negative thought patterns that can lead to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviours. These distorted thoughts are often automatic and unconscious, and they can significantly impact our mood, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Mental health conditions and neurodiversity are complex traits influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors. While the exact genetic underpinnings are still being unraveled, research has shed light on some key aspects:

let's Discuss: It's time to shift our focus. Instead of hoping for a pill to make our brains more pliable for therapy, we should instead emphasise the inherent power of the human brain to adapt and heal through meaningful engagement with our life circumstances, our relationships, and structured psychological support. The true "boost" for talking therapies may come not from a chemical, but from fostering genuine connection, understanding, and the courage to face our experience

Take a moment to look around. Chances are, you know someone, perhaps even many people, who are currently taking antidepressants. The statistics are striking: nearly one in five UK adults, and almost one in four women, are on these medications. For something so widespread, it's natural to assume we have a clear, scientific understanding of why they're prescribed and how they work. But what if much of what we've been told about depression and its "chemical cure" is built on sha