Mental Health & Wellbeing
Autistic people are more likely to experience mental-health difficulties. Here is what helps, and how to get support.
Parents & carers
Anxiety
Recognising and reducing anxiety in autistic children and adults.
Depression
Spotting signs early and finding the right support.
Stress
Why everyday life can feel stressful — and what to change.
Autistic burnout
What burnout is, how it differs from depression, and how to recover.
Loneliness
Building meaningful connection on your own terms.
Self-esteem
Nurturing positive autistic identity and self-worth.
Accessing support
How to ask for help — from GPs, schools and community services.
Mental health services
Navigating CAMHS, adult mental health teams and private therapy.
CAMHS — what to expect and how to get heard
Referrals, waiting lists, "thresholds" and what to do when CAMHS says no.
Anxiety in SEND children — beyond worry
Why anxiety looks different in neurodivergent kids and what actually helps.
Depression in children & teens
Spotting the signs and the practical first steps.
Self-harm — first response for parents
Calm, evidence-based steps. No shaming, no ultimatums.
Suicide safety planning with your child
The Stanley-Brown plan — used by NHS, simple enough to do tonight.
Eating disorders — anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating
Different from ARFID. Early action saves lives.