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Dr Etain Quigley co-authors edited volume ‘Neurodiversity and Mental Health — Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels

Is Mental Health Neurodiversity an Illness?

In 2023, 62% of autistic adults reported chronic anxiety, but neurodiversity itself is not an illness; it describes natural variations in brain wiring rather than a disease. Parents, clinicians and educators are grappling with the label, and the evidence points to a nuanced, not pathological, view. Medical Disclaimer: This article

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Experts Reveal Neurodiversity And Mental Illness Myth

Experts Reveal Neurodiversity And Mental Illness Myth Only 3% of clinicians correctly distinguish neurodiversity from mental disorders, proving that neurodiversity is not a mental illness (Psychology Today). Most professionals still conflate the two, leading to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does