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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

Relias

This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism.

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Even though I chose to engage in these projects, they fueled me with a mix of excitement, joy, stress and increased anxiety. So, I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, my daily mantra and meditation to deal with them. Reminding me that I’m a patient, weak, ill, disabled, doomed. But was that enough? Why is that?

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

Social Work Haven

The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised. The medical model of disability says people are disabled by their impairments or differences. Providing a predictable schedule and consistent expectations can help reduce anxiety and promote positive behaviour.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness. A major life event such as divorce or disability.

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Alcohol and ADHD: How They’re Linked

Gateway Foundation

While alcohol may appear as a short-term solution to restlessness and anxiety often associated with ADHD, heavy consumption can intensify symptoms of ADHD and render some ADHD medications ineffective. With prolonged heavy drinking, those with ADHD may experience intensified anxiety symptoms and have difficulty managing their emotions.