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Neurodiversity Celebration Week banner saying "We're participating"

Pathological Demand Avoidance, Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy?

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week - time to rethink labelling?
18 Mar 2024
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Experiences of a mental health practitioner with ADHD

UMHAN member Jay shares his insights into ADHD after being diagnosed at age 30.
11 Jul 2023

'Diagnosis – Help or Hindrance?'

Kate Noble, Specialist Mental Health Mentor and UMHAN member gives her thoughts on the diagnostic process and how this impacts her work.
15 May 2019
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