{"id":44783,"date":"2025-11-26T12:54:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?post_type=neurodiversity&#038;p=44783"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:58:54","slug":"mentalhealth","status":"publish","type":"neurodiversity","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/neurodiversity\/explore\/mentalhealth\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0aa8\u0acd\u0aaf\u0ac1\u0ab0\u0acb\u0aa1\u0abe\u0aaf\u0ab5\u0ab0\u0acd\u0ab8\u0abf\u0a9f\u0ac0 \u0a85\u0aa8\u0ac7 \u0aae\u0abe\u0aa8\u0ab8\u0abf\u0a95 \u0ab8\u0acd\u0ab5\u0abe\u0ab8\u0acd\u0aa5\u0acd\u0aaf"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44783\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-8 sm:pt-16 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n          <h1 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl leading-60 md:leading-80 font-bold mb-16 tt-neu\">\r\n        Neurodiversity and mental health      <\/h1>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <p>Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD are not mental health conditions. But just like everyone, neurodivergent people can sometimes face mental health difficulties and struggle with their emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world can lead to challenges that may increase the risk of stress, anxiety or depression, and research indicates that neurodivergent people are more likely to experience mental health issues than neurotypical people.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/mental-health\/depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">up to half of autistic people also experience depression at some point in their lives (National Autistic Society)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5581282\/#:~:text=Attention%2Ddeficit%2Fhyperactivity%20disorder%20(ADHD)%20is%20associated%20with,Rostain%202006%3B%20Yoshimasu%20et%20al\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">up to half of those with ADHD experience one or more anxiety disorders (National Library of Medicine).<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_2 assembler_module_group_2\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44783\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Why is there a link between neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health?<\/h2>\n<p>This link between neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health conditions can be put down to a number of different factors. These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"neu-ul-item\">\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>differences in how you interact with the world and experience particular situations, which can lead to increased stress and anxiety<\/li>\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>negative attitudes and a lack of understanding from others, which can lead to loneliness and feelings of isolation<\/li>\n<li class=\"neu-li-item\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"neu-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>differences in understanding relationships and social situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes, characteristics associated with neurodevelopmental conditions can be mistaken for symptoms of mental health conditions, which in turn can make it difficult to get the right support.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the characteristics of neurodevelopmental conditions can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/\">the exploring neurodiversity section of this website.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_2.assembler_module_group_2  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_3 assembler_module_group_3\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-3\" id=\"module-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44783\/#module-3\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-3<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>Find mental health support<\/h2>\n<p>If you are struggling with your emotional health, help is available. The most important thing you can do is let someone know what you&#8217;re going through so they can help you to find support. Talk to a trusted friend or family member about how you&#8217;re feeling, or contact one of the following services for free, confidential support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Talk to your GP<\/strong> if you&#8217;re feeling low or anxious. They will discuss your symptoms and help you to access the right support or treatment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vitahealthgroup.co.uk\/nhs-talking-therapies\/bristol-north-somerset-and-south-gloucestershire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire&#8217;s Talking Therapies service<\/a> provides talking therapies and guided self-help to people who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The service is free to anyone over the age of 18 in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and can be accessed online via self-referral.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\"><strong>Call NHS 111 and select option 2<\/strong> at any time, day or night, to talk to a trained advisor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Text <strong>\u2018SHOUT\u2019 to 85258<\/strong> for free, confidential mental health support via text message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/mental-health\/services\/\">mental health section of the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB website<\/a> has more details on mental health and wellbeing support for children, young people and adults.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_3.assembler_module_group_3  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_4 assembler_module_group_4\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-4\" id=\"module-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44783\/#module-4\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-4<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content text-left px-6 pt-6 sm:pt-12 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"grid gap-12\">\r\n      <div class=\"text-gray-800 leading-relaxed entry-content\">\r\n        <h2>More information about neurodiversity and mental health<\/h2>\n<p>You can find help and advice on a range of topics on the websites below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/topics\/mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Autistic Society \u2013 mental health and autism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/about-us\/our-policy-work\/equality-and-human-rights\/autism-and-mental-health\/#HowAreAutismAndMentalHealthRelated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind \u2013 mental health and autism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/tips-for-everyday-living\/adhd-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind \u2013 mental health and ADHD<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..bg-light-grey --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_4.assembler_module_group_4  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_5 assembler_module_group_5\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-video-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-video-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-background\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-5\" id=\"module-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/44783\/#module-5\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-5<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-video-module - Template: template-video-neurodiversity - Matched: _only -->\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.css\" \/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.neu-split-grid {\r\n    max-width: 1144px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    gap: 24px;\r\n    padding: 0 22px;\r\n}\r\n@media(min-width: 1024px){\r\n    .neu-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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