Wanting to learn more about mental health?
We've been working on offering some educational resources, and we're happy to add anything else you might be interested in! Just email gillian@paperflowerpsychiatry.com with any ideas, and we're on it for researching and putting it together.
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This is what we've got so far to start your journey in learning.
Depression, Bipolar & Mood
I'm a strong believer that depression and bipolar exist on a "mood spectrum" and the DSM5 is garbage when it comes to trying to understand etiology, symptoms or a true label. The truth is that there is so much we don't know yet about these topics. And some people continue to struggle despite trying dozens of medications. What we do know is that these are not personal failures. And you're not alone.
Anxiety & OCD
Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding.. these are beasts to live with. And it's not as simple as "just don't think about it," or "think positive."
Autism & ADHD
We do assess for ADHD in our regular evaluations for all ages and we offer comprehensive self-pay neurodivergence evaluations for those who are seeking clarification on an autism diagnosis. We recognize that AUDHD also comes with sensory processing concerns, frequently with connective tissue disorders, MCAS, POTS.. at Paperflower, we are openly neurodivergent owned (and tbh, staffed) and support a neuroaffirmative approach.
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Educational Content:​
A Self-Help Guide for Recently Diagnosed Autistic Adults
ADHD & Anhedonia: when motivation ghosts you.
​A Guide for ADHD Families on the Road​
​Sources of Fatigue in ASD + ADHD
When Diagnosis Hurts More than it Helps​
​Sensory Therapy Options for your Child
Understanding Sensory Issues
Making Therapy Accessible for Neurodivergent Kids​
​Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD
7 Things That Have Helped Autistic People
​Why Classic Therapies Often Do not Work for Autistic Kids
​Managing Hormonal Depression as an Autistic Person
Mapping the Autistic Survival Spectrum
Autism or OCD: A Guide for Parents
How to be a Better Friend to an Autistic Person
NEUROAFFIRMING THERAPY: Guide for Parents
Understanding the Brain/Body Connection in Neurodivergence
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Resources:
Community Resources Compiled by Neurodiverse Counseling
Recommended Books
​Unmasking Autism
LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC Mental Health
We understand that within BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, there are differing health concerns that stem back to historical cruelty, mistrust in the system and continued health disparities into the current year. We know the statistics say that when you have a provider of color as a person of color, your outcome is better. For all of us, continuing to educate ourselves, especially at this oppressive point in history, is critical.
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
Mental health concerns are ever present if you are planning a pregnancy, going through fertility treatments, grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth, are pregnant or freshly postpartum (or maybe a year or two postpartum because wtf, body).
Trauma & Stress
The one thing I can truly say about our practice is that we genuinely try to be trauma informed. We all operate under the principle that everyone has probably experienced trauma, and therefore we need to always make sure we are not inadvertently re-traumatizing anyone. But we are here to hear your story and work alongside in your journey to heal.
Other Mental Health Concerns & Tips
Anyone who is out there boasting that lifestyle changes are the key to mental health changes can go away, tbh.
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But mental wellness definitely has components of a ton of things -- and self care, whatever that looks like, is apart of that. Here's some resources.
