Long waitlists of up to 6 months to see a psychologist or mental health professional is a major issue for people needing help right now and are missing the opportunity to get assessed to help gain access to the right supports… Have you considered Telehealth?

Video games. They are fun. But what makes them enjoyable for autistic people in particular? And why do some people get stuck on the downsides when talking about them? Speaking from personal experience, I will explain and share my thoughts about the appeal and benefits of video games.

In November 2021, the Vietnamese Community of Australia invited Happy Brain to talk about a very important topic – Mental Health and the LGBTQIA+ community.

The event celebrated differences and inclusion in the Vietnamese community, and provided a safe space for anyone in the Vietnamese LGBTQIA+ community to gather and share their experiences.

With the first quarter of the 2021 past us and Easter holidays approaching, it feels like for many of my neurodiverse clients that the holidays couldn't come sooner. So why is it that almost on cue, 2 weeks before each holiday period begins, our neurodiverse people start to feel tired, exhausted and appear to lose skills that they could previously do?

Among children, diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia are becoming more and more prevalent. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 54 kids are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This represents a large proportion of the population who often feel ‘abnormal’ within society.

Have you ever wondered why your autistic friend, sibling, child never seems to know how they feel? They can name their feelings but just can’t seem to make the connection between how they feel within themselves. They may say things like “I feel empty” or “I can’t feel anything at all”. This inability to name, describe and sense feelings is known as Alexithymia and is more common in Autistic individuals than you may expect.