Nutrition and Mental Health: What do we know?
The connection between nutrition and mental health is increasingly recognised as an integral part of maintaining overall well-being. What we eat impacts our mood, cognitive function, and even our susceptibility to various mental health conditions. A nutrient-rich diet...
Tailored Strategies for Managing Stress
Personal Sensory Balance: We know that sensory experiences can be either overwhelming or soothing, depending on our individual sensitivities. Finding your own sensory balance is key - whether it's through noise-cancelling headphones to block out overwhelming sounds or...
Coping Strategies for Cleaning Shame
Cleaning shame is a common struggle for many, especially for neurodiverse people who may find tidiness and organisation particularly challenging. Understanding that your worth is not defined by the state of your home is the first step toward overcoming this shame. We...
Dopamine Activities: Boosting Your Mood Naturally
Have you ever really thought about how amazing it is that we can lift our own spirits in a natural way? It is quite incredible when you think about it! We thought we would share some of the top things to help get a dopamine kick! Dopamine is often celebrated as the...
The Colourful Spectrum of Neurodivergence
In the ever-expanding world of understanding the human brain, the term "neurodivergent" pops up more often than a meerkat on lookout duty. But what does it really mean? We’re about to take a whimsical ride through the kaleidoscopic landscape of neurodivergence, where...
Cultural Norms and Unwritten Rules
Workplaces often operate on a set of unwritten rules based on neurotypical standards, inadvertently creating barriers for neurodiverse individuals. The expectation to engage in small talk, navigate office politics, adapt to spontaneous changes in routine, all of which...
Dopamine filled activities for Summer!
Summer in the UK seems to finally have arrived, and that means it is a fantastic time to engage in activities that boost your dopamine levels, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. Here are some super summery joyful activities to help...
Masking at Work: The Hidden Challenges of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
"Masking" — where neurodiverse individuals suppress their natural behaviours to conform to societal norms - Anyone who has grown up (especially undiagnosed) as a neurodiverse person will know masking well, even if they do not realise they are doing it! Very often...
Mental Health Awareness & Key Strategies for Well-being
In this funny old thing we call life we have years (and days and weeks) with ups and downs, twists and turns and mental health can really fluctuate a lot. It's high time we chat about mental health with the same ease as we do about the latest telly drama or the...
Coping with Mood Swings
Neurodiversity as a whole embraces the spectrum of neurological conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, and is increasingly acknowledged for its importance in today's world. This recognition is key in advancing mental health awareness and providing...