Being neurodivergent means that a person’s brain works differently than what is considered typical or normal and sometimes it can be tough to fit into a world that doesn’t understand us well. Seeing the world in a different way can have a big impact a person’s mental health, and lead to feelings of low self-worth, social isolation, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, organisations, apps, podcasts, and services available in Midlothian, which can help you better understand the challenges neurodiverse people face and ways you can help and support yourself and others.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you better understand what neurodiversity is, and how our brains work in different ways.
What is neurodiversity? From NHS Lothian
Autism and mental health from Mind
What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? From Verywell Mind
CALM’S Guide to Neurodiversity from CALM
ADHD: Fact vs Fiction from The Brain Charity
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information on neurodiversity and mental health.
4 Tips For Practicing Mindfulness As Neurodivergent Adults from Medium
Online learning
Supporting a child with ADHD from Silvercloud
Organisations
Here is a list of national organisations related to neurodiversity.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
If you are looking for local support, please go to our Find Support page to find out what services and projects are available to you.