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I'm excited to announce the launch of Kernow Minds CIC , a new Community Interest Company dedicated to transforming Cornwall into a truly neurodiversity-friendly community. As part of our commitment to this vision, Kernow Psychiatry will be donating 10% of all profits to support Kernow Minds' vital work . Why Kernow Minds? This initiative is both professional and deeply personal for me. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I've experienced first-hand the challenges families

ADHD in Women and Girls: Why We've Been Missing the Signs For decades, ADHD has been viewed through a narrow lens—one that primarily captured the experiences of hyperactive boys disrupting classrooms. But this perspective has left countless women and girls struggling in silence, their ADHD unrecognised and untreated, often for years or even decades. Recent research is transforming our understanding of how ADHD manifests across genders, revealing that females with ADHD often p

Photo by BoliviaInteligente  on Unsplash As we step into 2026, many of us feel the familiar pressure of "new year, new you" messaging. But what if, instead of dramatic reinvention, we focused on understanding and nurturing the mind we already have? January can be particularly challenging for mental wellbeing. The post-holiday comedown, dark mornings, financial pressures, and the weight of resolutions can create a perfect storm for low mood and anxiety. In Cornwall, where wint

Photo by Greg Weaver  on Unsplash Christmas can be a time of magic and merriment, but for many of us, it brings unique mental health challenges. As the festive lights go up across Cornwall and beyond, it's important to acknowledge that this season isn't always easy. At Kernow Psychiatry, we see firsthand how the holidays can amplify existing mental health conditions and create new stressors, particularly for those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions. The Ch

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski  on Unsplash Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1-2% of the UK population - that's roughly 750,000 people living with this challenging but treatable condition. Despite its prevalence, OCD remains widely misunderstood, often trivialised as simply being "a bit particular" about cleanliness or organisation. The reality is far more complex and deserves our careful attention. What Is OCD? OCD is a mental health condition characteris

Photo by William Bout  on Unsplash Living with ADHD can feel like trying to run marathon whilst everyone else got the route map and you're just following the crowd, hoping for the best. Whether you've recently received a diagnosis or have been managing ADHD for years, you've likely discovered that understanding your condition is only the first step. The real challenge lies in developing practical strategies that work with your unique brain wiring, not against it. This is wher

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