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Counseling for Individuals in Stevens Point

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 You don’t have to struggle with emotional health alone. Get Started . Get the Help you Deserve Coping with emotional health or learning issues is difficult for everyone and it is important to remember that you are not alone. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues, Behavioral Health Clinic is here for you. We have a number of experienced licensed psychologists and counselors ready to help you develop a get-well plan that works for you! Our mental health professionals each focus on different specialties so you can find the best fit to get the personalized care you deserve. Conditions we Address ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect attention, impulsivity, memory, and other cognitive functions. Many associate ADHD with kids, but adults are also affected. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder; as such, it is impossible to “grow out of” ADHD with age. Additionally, there are many adults who re...

Autistic Burnout and the benefits of receiving a diagnosis in adulthood

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  Autistic Burnout and the benefits of receiving a diagnosis in adulthood.  Early autism research aimed at finding the root causes and a cure for autism, however, in recent years there has been a shift from that line of research to trying to find ways to support autistic individuals in their everyday life. This movement appears to have taken place as a result of emerging autistic voices. For neurotypical individuals, the term “burnout” is commonly understood as a combination of symptoms of work/school exhaustion associated with the demands within these settings. However, for autistic adults this term might have less to do with the expected fatigue related to the high stress that comes with particularly demanding careers and more to do with the expectations for them to function within neurotypical environments. A study found that “ autistic adults described the primary characteristics of autistic burnout as chronic exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance to stimulus. ...