Which of the things that you believe about neurodivergence disability and mental health are actually true? There are so many common myths misconceptions and stereotypes that people believe about neurodivergence disability and mental health so in this episode we will be debunking some of the most common myths misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding each of these. In this episode we will coverWhat stigma is and the three types of stigma Misconceptions about mobility aids and wheelchair users Misconceptions about disabled peoplePeople misusing diagnoses or making jokes about themThe history of mental health and institutionalization and what it shows about stigma patterns todayMisconceptions about therapy Misconceptions about mental healthMisconceptions about neurodivergence Misconceptions about disabled people having superpowersMisconceptions about schizophrenia and borderline personality disorderHow to break the stigmas surrounding these topics and what you can actually doIn this episode you will learn how to identify stigma patterns that you have and be able to identify how stigma and misconceptions about disability neurodivergence and mental health show up in society today, you will gain a greater understanding of neurodivergence disability and mental health and you will learn that things aren’t always so black and white and stereotypes don’t usually fit everyone.  Want to learn more about disability myths and what invisible disabilities are check out episode 11 Spotify <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-invisible-disabilities-part-1-the-foundations/id6785985912?i=1000785767853">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-invisible-disabilities-part-1-the-foundations/id6785985912?i=1000785767853</a> Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-invisible-disabilities-part-1-the-foundations/id6785985912?i=1000785767853">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-invisible-disabilities-part-1-the-foundations/id6785985912?i=1000785767853</a>  Want to learn more about misconceptions around autism and ADHD check out episode 4 Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1QEJ2nZoVw562I0gzsHNKJ</a> Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-4-what-autism-and-adhd-actually-look-like-traits/id6785985912?i=1000775792288</a>  Want to learn more about mental health? Check out episode 8Spotify<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-what-is-mental-health-understanding-the-basics/id6785985912?i=1000779876947">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-what-is-mental-health-understanding-the-basics/id6785985912?i=1000779876947</a> Apple Podcasts <a h

Ep. 7: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Mental Health Neurodivergence and Disability

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