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@firemonkey57.bsky.social
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Autistic & SMI person, total aphantasia, probable dyspraxia, various physical health problems,introvert. Pragmatic socialist,like genealogy inc genetic genealogy,like mental health/illness topics,quizzes and tests from playbuzz to high range IQ

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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Perinatal mental health beyond one year www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-...
nationalelfservice.net
Perinatal mental health beyond one year
Jess Davies blogs a GP records study finding that many women experience ongoing or new mental health issues in the second year postpartum.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Improved air quality linked to better mental development in toddlers, study finds
Long-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Using ‘neurodivergent’ as a catch-all term is problematic – here’s why #disability
theconversation.com
Using ‘neurodivergent’ as a catch-all term is problematic – here’s why
Not even experts can agree on what the term means.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Study suggests the profile of people diagnosed with ADHD and autism has changed over the past decade | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Study suggests the profile of people diagnosed with ADHD and autism has changed over the past decade
Children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Denmark today share more characteristics with their peers in the general po...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#disability
sciencemediacentre.org
expert reaction to study of changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over time | Science Media Centre
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
nationalelfservice.net
Unequal weather: climate change and mental health inequalities - National Elf Service
UCL MSc students explore how climate change may affect mental health unequally, examining evidence on vulnerable populations.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Autistic language abilities are vastly more complex than “verbal” or “nonverbal,” large study shows www.psypost.org/autistic-lan... #disability
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Autistic language abilities are vastly more complex than "verbal" or "nonverbal," large study shows
A study of 62,000 autistic individuals challenges traditional clinical labels, showing that evaluating what a child understands separately from what they can say provides a more accurate and clinicall...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
sciencedaily.com
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
www.clinicaltrialvanguard.com/article/tren... #disability
clinicaltrialvanguard.com
Psychiatry’s Stratification Crisis: How Biomarkers Are Finally Breaking the DSM’s Grip on Trial Design
Precision psychiatry biomarkers are reshaping CNS trial stratification — here's what the shift from symptom-based DSM criteria to biotype-driven protocols…
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
#disability
liamodell.com
National guidance needed for autism services, says ombudsman
The government must introduce national guidance on autism for health commissioners, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has said.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
eurekalert.org
Stress gene “stuck on” in the brains of people with schizophrenia, study finds
Experts at the University of Sydney have found that a gene involved in regulating the body’s response to stress switches on more easily in the brains of&n...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
theguardian.com
E-scooters far more dangerous than motorbikes or cycles, analysis suggests
Study of accidents in England and Wales shows e-scooter riders three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury than bikers
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have increased globally across all age groups, our review shows theconversation.com/adhd-diagnos...
theconversation.com
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have increased globally across all age groups, our review shows
Increased public awareness of ADHD, better diagnostic care and the availability of new and improved medications may all partly explain the trends.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?
theconversation.com
Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?
A Danish trial found small memory gains at age ten, but no rise in intelligence and does not support a high-dose routine in pregnancy
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
sciencemediacentre.org
expert reaction to the High Court rejecting a challenge to regulatory decisions in relation to the PATHWAYS clinical trial for puberty suppressing hormones | Science Media Centre
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
#Disability
mentalhealthdaily.com
Mothers of Children With IDD: Support Predicted Happiness
A 2026 study of 250 mothers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) found that family burden was strongly tied to lower social suppo
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Why do some people struggle to recover from depression? | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Why do some people struggle to recover from depression?
Depression is more than just feeling sad. Many people with depression experience sleep problems and difficulties with concentration, planning or remembering, sometimes even after treatment. These symp...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
One in four adults has metabolic syndrome – and it may be ageing their brains
theconversation.com
One in four adults has metabolic syndrome – and it may be ageing their brains
Our study found that people with at least three metabolic syndrome risk factors had brains that looked one year older than their actual age on average.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
neurosciencenews.com
Aphantasia Shatters Classical Theories of Imagistic Thought - Neuroscience News
Aphantasia challenges David Hume's classical theory that abstract thought requires mental imagery.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-... #Disability
qmul.ac.uk
Experts should focus on a “Neurodevelopmental spectrum” to support children rather than considering conditions like ADHD and autism in isolation
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Supporting women in early labour is important for safe maternity care theconversation.com/supporting-w...
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Supporting women in early labour is important for safe maternity care
The Nottingham maternity review shows why women need better assessment and support at the very start of labour.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Women with Parkinson's disease may show more Alzheimer’s-related brain changes than men | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
eurekalert.org
Women with Parkinson's disease may show more Alzheimer’s-related brain changes than men
Women with Parkinson's disease may be more vulnerable to Alzheimer's-related changes in the brain than men, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congr...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Autistic people aren’t afraid of genetic research – they are afraid of what scientists might do with it theconversation.com/autistic-peo...
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Autistic people aren’t afraid of genetic research – they are afraid of what scientists might do with it
Most autistic people support genetic research but fear how the findings might be used. Their concerns are becoming harder to dismiss.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help theconversation.com/new-alzheime...
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New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help
Medicine may slow decline for some, but dementia care must also protect dignity, identity and story when speech begins to fade.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
mentalhealthdaily.com/2026/06/20/t...
mentalhealthdaily.com
Transgender Discrimination and Violence Across Europe
Trans people in Europe reported more discrimination and violence than cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual people in a 30-country survey of 138,212 respondents.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The HPV vaccine works – but only if we keep trusting it theconversation.com/the-hpv-vacc...
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The HPV vaccine works – but only if we keep trusting it
No vaccinated young woman in England has died of cervical cancer in years. Japan’s vaccine scare shows how easily that progress can unravel.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Gastrointestinal Interoception and Relapse in Anorexia Nervosa jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Gastrointestinal Interoception and Relapse in Anorexia Nervosa
This crossover trial examines behavioral, computational, neural, and physiological markers of gastrointestinal interoception in weight-restored individuals with anorexia nervosa and tests their associ...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Report calls for evidence-based strategies to address Alzheimer's-related psychosis | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Report calls for evidence-based strategies to address Alzheimer's-related psychosis
“Alzheimer’s-Related Psychosis: Interdisciplinary Perspectives for Understanding and Responding to Delusions and Hallucinations” — the latest report in The Gerontological Socie...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Has Wrong planet closed down?
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Baby slings: what the evidence says about benefits, risks and safe use
theconversation.com
Baby slings: what the evidence says about benefits, risks and safe use
New research finds that baby slings offer important benefits, but better safety information could help prevent rare deaths and injuries.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Defence vs welfare. The toxicity of hyper-masculinity.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
aeon.co/essays/the-c...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
www.gov.uk/government/p...
gov.uk
Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: interim report
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
How gaps in education, work and welfare support can push neurodivergent people into homelessness #disability
theconversation.com
How gaps in education, work and welfare support can push neurodivergent people into homelessness
Homelessness among neurodivergent people isn’t just about housing, it reflects repeated failures across support systems.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I think the nearer you are to the left or right tails of the bell curve the more people will think you’'re a weirdo.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
amsterdamumc.org
Nature publication: Depression and cardiovascular disease strongly linked | Amsterdam UMC
Psychological and physical disorders are found to co-occur more often than can be explained by chance. New research by APH & AN reseachers shows that depression and cardiovascular disease are connecte...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise – and the symptoms can be serious theconversation.com/yes-you-real...
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Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise – and the symptoms can be serious
Between 2.3% and 5% of all cases of anaphylaxis globally are triggered by exercise.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price theconversation.com/weve-been-te...
theconversation.com
We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price
Why the NHS keeps offering you the same therapy. And why the science behind that decision is shakier than you think.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
mentalhealthdaily.com/2026/06/04/p...
mentalhealthdaily.com
Pareidolia Study: Natural Images Shift Illusions Toward Animals and Nature
A 2026 experiment involving 81 healthy adults found similar pareidolia counts across natural and white-noise images, but different content: natural images favor
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Why safer spaces matter for young people’s physical activity -
durham.ac.uk
Why safer spaces matter for young people’s physical activity - Durham University
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Remote work has increased isolation, with impacts on mental health |
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Remote work has increased isolation, with impacts on mental health
The rise in remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased time spent alone and worsened workers’ mental health, according to a new study based on survey data from more ...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
beingpatient.com
Brain Health Supplements: What the Science Really Says
From fish oil to turmeric, brain health supplements make bold claims. Here’s what researchers say about the evidence.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
theguardian.com
Don’t shoot for the moon: aiming for ‘above average’ is key to success, maths suggests
Model created by researchers shows better outcomes are often more likely when people are not too ambitious
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
sciencedaily.com
Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies linked to chronic fatigue
Feeling constantly drained might not just be about poor sleep or working too hard. Researchers in Japan found that low levels of key vitamins — especially vitamin B12 and folate — may quietly contribu...
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious theconversation.com/why-your-wea...
theconversation.com
Why your wearable health tracker can make you feel anxious
While wearables provide reassurance for some people, for others they increase health anxiety.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
mentalhealthdaily.com/2026/05/28/e...
mentalhealthdaily.com
Early Psychosis Vocational Recovery: 53.3% NEET in SEEearly Trial
A 2026 SEEearly baseline report found that 53.3% of 184 young people with early schizophrenia-spectrum psychosis were not in employment, education, or training
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
clinicaltrialsarena.com
Why psychiatry needs better patient outcome data on medical cannabis
Dr Imogen Kretzschmar, consultant psychiatrist at Mamedica, examines medical cannabis's mental health benefits for patients under specialist supervision.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
nationalelfservice.net
Psilocybin-assisted therapy for difficult-to-treat depression: underwhelming, but still vital? - National Elf Service
The EPISODE trial of psychedelic-assisted therapy for 'treatment-resistant depression' finds only modest effects, with a few clear responders, but lingering methodological questions.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Influencers are promoting dangerous peptides on social media – and regulators are struggling to keep up theconversation.com/influencers-...
theconversation.com
Influencers are promoting dangerous peptides on social media – and regulators are struggling to keep up
The unlicensed peptide market is expanding faster than regulators can keep up.
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asdsz @firemonkey57.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The cognitive difference between amateur and expert chess players
psypost.org
The cognitive difference between amateur and expert chess players
A new study reveals that novice chess players rely heavily on visual pattern recognition rather than complex mental calculations. Training beginners to memorize board arrangements could be the fastest...
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