Neurodivergent People

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NHS Talking Therapies - adapted to support neurodivergent people, including Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism/Autism spectrum condition (ASC), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and other neurodevelopmental differences.

 

 

Common Mental Health Problems

  • Low mood and depression
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Health anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Social anxiety

Mental Health and Neurodivergence

Anyone can experience common mental health problems. However, neurodivergent people:

  • report significantly worse symptoms when accessing services;
  • more frequently report feeling misunderstood;
  • more commonly report feelings of isolation - Autistic people are eight times more likely to feel lonely often or always; and
  • are more than twice as likely to develop a depressive disorder.


    It can be hard to talk about lived experiences when they are misunderstood or even dismissed.

    At NHS Talking Therapies, we take the time to hear and understand you.

Resources and Support

Useful websites:

Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing - The Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing is a free, accessible, online tool providing a personalised profile and information to support adults, children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire. 

You can rate yourself or another person using the Dimensions, to create a profile which can highlight a person's areas of strength and areas where they may benefit from support. It provides trusted information about, local services, national support and resources such as videos, apps and books.

Dimensions - Adult Resources

Dimensions - Child Resources


CWPT Neurodevelopmental Service: www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/adult-learning-disabilityand-autism-services/health-service/adult-neurodevelopmental-services-760 

For Autism:
www.autism.org.uk
actforautism.co.uk
www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk 
 
For ADHD:
adhduk.co.uk

For Dyslexia:
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

What if I need immediate support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
Mental Health Access Hub: call 111 and select the mental health option
Text 'CWHOPE' to 85258 for urgent mental health support by text, available 24/7, 365 days per year
You can also find URGENT, all-age Mental Health support - provided by the  Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Other sources of support:
Samaritans: 116 123
SHOUT: text mental health support at 85258
Community Autism Support Service (CASS) in Coventry & Warwickshire: casspartnership.org.uk or 024 7601 2333

What can I expect from your service?

You will be offered an assessment call within a few weeks to talk about what you're struggling with and decide what type of support might be helpful.

You can expect a non-judgemental approach and an open mind.

You will be able to discuss and work together with your therapist to understand what adaptations will make therapy more accessible to you.

For in-person sessions, you're welcome to bring a fidget tool for added comfort or one will be provided by our administrative staff.

We partner with Mental Health Matters to provide employment support, if needed.

What can NHS Talking Therapies offer?

SilverCloud
A mental health and wellbeing programme that can be accessed online.

Guided self-help
A therapist coaches you through a self-help course using a workbook or an online course.

Counselling for Depression (CfD)
CfD is a counselling approach focusing on exploring your experiences to understand them and process the associated emotions.

Couples Therapy for Depression
An evidence-based therapy with an emphasis on the relationship in the context of depression.

We also offer specific types of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT and Counselling take place through video calls or face-to-face (not via telephone) and last around 5 to 10 sessions.

Confidentiality:
Your contact with us will be stored on a service specific computer database. Please ask if you have any questions.

How do I access NHS Talking Therapies?

You can refer yourself via the self-referral form or chatbot. Afterwards, you will be sent a link to book your assessment appointment.

You can also self-refer by calling 024 7667 1090 (Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm). Our referral advisors will take a few details and book you in for an assessment appointment.