Identifying Misinformation in Mental Health Discussions

Emily is a science writer, AuDHDer, and ND-affirming coach.

They share online about neurodivergence topics and accuracy in science journalism as The Neurodivergent Well.

In this episode, we talk about best practices as a consumer of science info online, especially via social media. If you don't have time or capacity to read journal articles, what CAN you do?

Emily shares multiple approaches to being a better online citizen when we take in and share information.

There's also a lovely bit about the complexity of identity, and whether the labels we use are accurate and useful.

p.s. Emily has a doctorate in the Philosophy of Science, and over 10 years professional experience in writing and editing

Find Emily online:

1. The Neurodivergent Well website
2. Medium writing
3. Instagram @the.neurodivergent.well
4. TikTok @the.neurodivergent.well (posting this Jan 18th so we'll see...)

Mentioned in the episode:

1. The small Case Western study that found a 42% increase in resting info rate in autistic brains (with 19 children)
2. An article about the DSM disorders disappearing in statistical clustering of psych symptoms
3. Experimenting Your Way to an Extraordinary Life (course)

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