From staring at the ground and refusing to make eye contact to barely saying a word, adolescent behaviour can sometimes feel rude and frustrating—so it’s not surprising that some doctors find it challenging to engage.
The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Many ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.
Anyone who has ever been a parent, recognises the impact sleep deprivation and sleep disturbance has had on their quality of functioning and/or on that of their children.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the incidence and severity of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers in Australia, with an increase in calls to helplines and support services. At the same time, many people have become more reluctant to attend medical appointments in person due to COVID-19 concerns.