12 Sep Understanding Stressors in the LGBTIQ+ Community

Posted at 17:44h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, LGBT community, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

The LGBTIQ+ community still faces significant challenges and stressors that can impact wellbeing. This occurs within a context of social stigma and discrimination, which can profoundly affect individual mental health. Social norms and heteronormative expectations can lead some LGBTIQ+ individuals to internalise negative self-talk, attitudes,...

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03 Feb Autism or ASD and Anxiety in Girls (including non-binary and transgender individuals)

Posted at 09:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Autism Treatment, LGBT community, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Psychology Help, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Common misdiagnoses in girls and women with ASD include social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD. These are seen more commonly as some of the symptoms overlap with ASD, and girls tend to be less ‘overt’ in their presentation, making it...