I'm just over two months into my new role as an OT Assistant in #Autism and #Neurodiversity with the Integrated Mental Health Team. I get to meet the most amazing people everyday who, despite being let down a lot in the past, put their trust in me. I think that's so brave.
ALT Mindmap titled autistic anxiety triggers: unfamiliar places or situations; changes in routine; overwhelm from demands; sensory environment e.g. noise; feeling misunderstood; social situations and navigating relationships; uncertainty; confusion at own emotions / bodily sensations.
Love this diagram from Dr Juliet Young. If you work with young people, the stress bucket can be a brilliant way to help them identify and manage stress.
ALT Stress bucket illustration. Stressful events fill up our bucket. E.g. too much work. Stress spills out if our bucket gets full e.g. snapping at our loved ones. We have to find ways to release stress. e.g. Hobbies. Bucket size varies from person to person.
Autistic people stay in mental health hospitals for an average of 6 years, compared to just 9 days for a neurotypical person. Alexis explains in this video how small changes can make a big difference. Learn more on our National Autism Trainer Programme orlo.uk/lJkM8
Neurodiversity Celebration Week starts 18 March! Primary, secondary or FE educators, use our collection of free resources, carefully selected by our education & mental health experts, to learn more about neurodiversity: mentallyhealthyschools.org.u…#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
🗣️ You can now find Brockington Parent and Baby Unit over on Instagram! 📷
Head over to instagram.com/brockingtonpbu… and see more of what we get up to on the ward! 💞
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If anyone has a secret mobile phone hidden from an abusive partner, remember to switch off or put it on airplane mode or the phone will be activated with the loud national alert due to broadcast at 3pm on 23/04 ❤
Significant inequalities remain. #mbrrace infographic summary emphasises the missing voices of the women who have died, many of whom had multiple adversity and multi-morbidity.