The true depths of ADHD's impact can stretch far beyond a lack of focus, and beyond the flippant usage of the clinal diagnosis.

Catastrophizing is a cognitive distortion leading people down a spiral of negativity, and making them prone to anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

One of the biggest roadblocks to the diagnosis of autism in women is masking, or the suppression of one’s true self by autistic individuals.

Despite being a practice hailed by many, meditation can, indeed, trigger adverse effects, including depression and anxiety, in some people.

The struggle to fit within a society that idealizes neurotypical brains can lead neurodivergent individuals to question a multitude of social norms -- including those around gender and sexuality.

Without access to empathetic therapists, the only recourse for neurodivergent people is informal networks created by others in the community.

Common stressors that trigger autistic burnouts can include sensory overload, social demands, and changes in routine.

Dubbed as extreme behavior, being unable to function in moderation is considered a form of cognitive distortion in the brain.

Making eye contact can hijack people's brains in a way that makes it difficult for them think and process -- making it difficult to talk.

The neurodiversity movement is gradually changing the focus of autism-related healthcare from "cure" to "care."

The difference between the ways disabled and non-disabled people experience the world, can create a vast empathy gap between them.

"My diagnosis helped explain my struggles, but it didn't come with access to resources [to] help me navigate school with a learning disorder."

The objective isn't to modify people's autistic traits, but address the burden of associated symptoms like generalised and social anxiety.

"What really bothers me is people thinking an insomniac can't sleep because they're not trying hard enough."

Differences in circadian rhythms determine our chronotype -- determining whether we’re "morning larks" or "night owls."

"The deficit-centered view of dyslexia isn't telling the whole story."

Heightened sensitivity to stimuli can make concerts and live music unenjoyable and even painful for many.

"[E]motions can really be contagious. It’s called emotional contagion, and sharing emotions can happen easier than you’d think."