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How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Interesting article about why it appears that more people are been diagnosed with ADHD and the issues with waiting list. It also refers how they are looking for ways in the future to be able to treat it without medication. Which would be helpful consider the current challenges with getting hold of medication for ADHD
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Beat the Heat: Essential Tips from the Red Cross
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips from the Red Cross Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay safe with some preparation. The Red Cross emphasizes the importance of hydration—drink lots of water and avoid sugary and alcoholic drinks. They suggest checking your urine color to ensure you're hydrated. Plan to stay cool by…
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The Value of a dyslexic diagnose?
There is a debate of the value or a dyslexic Diagnose amongst academics. For me it had huge value in understanding me and the challenges I fancied. They also opened a gate way to support and be able to continue Education. .
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ADHD and menopause
This article highlights the impacts of Menopause on other conditions.
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Stress awareness month
As this is stress awareness Month, I wanted to share this article from the British Dyslexia Association about Stress and Dyslexic.
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Film on Menopause and learning difficulties
Great to see a new film has been made by and for women with learning disabilities or autism to explain that perimenopause and menopause symptoms are not "embarrassing or scary".
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NHS not meeting demands of autism and ADHD
A recent report by a think tank showed that the NHS could not meet autism and ADHD increased demands, the department of Health have explained how they are addressing this.
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Singing for wellbeing
Singing for wellbeing One of the few good things which I think has come from Covid experience is the increased availability of on-line activities. These can be of benefit those of us who struggle to get out and join group activities in person. One thing I discovered was on-line singing. In lockdown a wonderful group…
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Poll reveals extent of loneliness for Disabled people
Sad to read but hopefully this forum can help anyone feeling lonely. A poll from the Belonging Forum has revealed that Disabled people are significantly lonelier than non-Disabled people and 14% report no close friends at all.
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The Effects of Winter on Mental Health
The Effects of Winter on Mental Health Speaking openly, the cold weather has had an impact on my mental health. I'm wondering if others have felt the same. Here are some interesting facts about the science of how the weather can affect our moods from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and some simple things we can do…
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Doctors visits
When you visit the doctor do you feel like your voice is heard? Do you feel that your doctor looks to other people to answer questions for you during appointments?
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Finding the right single-use female catheter
Finding the right single-use female catheter can be challenging, given how many different products and individual needs exist. Factors such as pricing, the type of product, and lifestyle all make it difficult to determine the "best" option, especially as each person's impairment is unique. However, I've discovered that…
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Rising cost of living affects public health.
With support services already under intense pressure in the United Kingdom. The cost of living crisis raises significant health concerns. The threat that the cost of living crisis poses for health primarily results from greater food and energy insecurity, higher stress levels, and reduced provision of health and social…
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Telehealth Accessibility
Is Telehealth really accessible? With the onset of Covid-19, telehealth medicine started to become the norm for everyday life when many of us were unable to get toward doctors offices. However, as Covid-19 is starting to taper off many people with disabilities are finding it more challenging to get access to regular…