Myth-Busted: Debunking the Myth - Neurodivergence vs. Mental Illness 🤯🧠
Introduction: Welcome to another enlightening episode of Myth-Busted! 🎥 Today, we’re tackling a crucial misconception: the belief that neurodivergence is the same as mental illness. 🤔 This myth perpetuates misunderstanding and stigma, hindering proper support for both neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health conditions. Join us as we explore the differences, share personal stories 🗣️, and hear from experts 👩⚕️👨⚕️ to debunk this myth once and for all. 🚫 Understanding Neurodivergence and Mental Illness Neurodivergence: Neurodivergence refers to the natural variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. Conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia fall under this umbrella. Neurodivergence is not a defect or a disorder but a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world. Neurodivergent individuals often possess unique strengths and perspectives that can greatly enrich society. 🌟 Men...
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