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Mental health: New report shuts down 'snowflake' myths about young people
A major NHS review confirms that rising mental health struggles in youth are fueled by real structural crises, not just a lack of resilience.
ADHD and autism diagnoses are under official review in England
A new government-backed study suggests we might be over-diagnosing neurodivergent conditions while failing to provide the right support.
NHS West Yorkshire faces legal threat over two-year ADHD assessment wait
ADHD UK is calling out local health bosses, claiming that forcing patients to wait two years for assessments is illegal and lacks proper oversight.
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: New study reveals it’s more common than we thought
A major new study suggests thousands more people could be living with this rare genetic condition.
NHS autism and ADHD assessments now face a two-year wait
A surge in awareness and demand has pushed the health service to its breaking point, leaving nearly 1.3 million people in limbo.
ADHD and autism: Why diagnoses are looking different lately
A massive study from Denmark suggests the people being diagnosed with ADHD and autism have shifted significantly over the last decade.
New study finds rare pregnancy infections linked to higher autism risk
While these infections are super rare, researchers found they can significantly impact long-term brain development.