Government Probe into “Over-Diagnosis” of #ADHD & Mental Health over-diagnosis of ADHD and mental health conditions risks overlooking the real picture. In the recent article in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP Open), written with GPs, psychiatrists/researchers and educationalists, it highlights why this narrative is misleading. Too often, the underlying physiological conditions including hypermobility, dysautonomia and related issues are missed or not even considered though, they affect both children and adults and have a profound impact on physical and mental health. Without recognition and diagnosis, many lose opportunities in education, work and quality of life. Some end up trapped in cycles of prison and re-offending, where the underlying causes remain unaddressed. This is not just about health. It is about justice, education and economic wellbeing and health literacy. Diagnosis and support are not “over-diagnosis” they are vital steps to improve lives, reduce long-term costs, and build a fairer society. 📷 pslhub.org/.../9054-streetin… 📷 bjgp.org/content/75/759/462 SEDSConnective is the foremost, user led charity for #hypermobility and #neurodivergence sedsconnective.org #EDS #HSD #Dysautonomia

We were proud to be the community patient charity at the “Invisible Impact of COVID-19 on Hypermobility & Neurodivergence” @RoySocMed! Grateful to @BendyBrain @JGjanegreenMBE Kate Toller, Dr Alan Hakim, Dame Jane Dacre, many more & our fab volunteers! 🙏🫶 #hypermobility #neurodivergent

We are the foremost hypermobility and neurodivergent, community charity. Volunteers are us! #VolunteersWeek Thank you Here are a couple of our Trustees who oversee the running of SEDSConnective as a charity. 'SEDSConnective has empowered me in countless ways. Most importantly, it’s helping build a better world for our community for those with neurodivergence, symptomatic hypermobility (EDS HSD POTS)' Sonal part 1/2

Great understanding and clarity by our Patron @bendybrain Dr Eccles, on the issues of delay for diagnosis of #ADHD and mis/under diagnosis @BBCWorldTonight Have many years have you been on the waiting list❓