mental health vs neurodiversity
Stop Assuming Neurodivergence Equals Mental Health Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity and mental health are separate concepts: neurodiversity describes natural variations in brain wiring, while mental health refers to wellbeing and clinical disorders. In practice, the two intersect, but conflating them masks both strengths and support needs. In 2023, 35% of autistic adults reported no comorbid psychiatric disorders, showing that