Medication
Accessing Housing with Jeremy Tolmie
January 11, 2023
I was adopted. So, it wasn’t until my biological grandmother reached out to my parents and told them that it might be good to see a psychologist because of our family medical history. In 1999, my parents and I reached out to the Autism Society of BC in Nanaimo.
The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism
August 24, 2022
The Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism is meant for Autistic adults, family members, professionals, policy-makers & leaders. The goal of the guide is to provide knowledge about the factors that can impact Autistic mental health. It highlights how context & individual experiences play roles one’s mental health, and how societal acceptance and appreciation of autism is critical for the better support and well-being of Autistic adults.
Supporting Autistic Adults with Mental Health Challenges
May 25, 2022
Jake Anthony is an AutismBC content collaborator and an advocate for people with diverse abilities.
What’s the Connection between Autism and Mental Health?
May 3, 2021
Due to a range of biological and/or environmental factors, many autistic people face conditions such as Depression, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), ADHD/ADD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder […]