ADHD – Fact File

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a persons behaviour. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 12, however, in some cases it can be diagnosed later in life. There are different types / categories for ADHD, you may have signs and symptoms from both categories, or you may lean…

LGBTQ+ and Mental Health

LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and others who may define their sexuality / gender in other ways. Whilst being LGBTQIA+ does not cause mental health conditions, the people of this community are more likely to develop them due to experiencing things such as; homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, stigma, discrimination, social isolation,…

Misconceptions of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis often carry the most amount of stigma in comparison to other mental health conditions. This is largely due to the misconceptions, myths and stereotypes that surround such conditions. So let’s take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about Schizophrenia. Having schizophrenia means also having Dissociative Identity…

Schizophrenia Fact File

Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can cause a range of psychological symptoms. This means that those with the condition may not be able to distinguish their own thoughts and ideas from that of reality. 1 in 100 people will experience and episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives and the…