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Dave Cleverly, Psychologist (AAPi)
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Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- A Comprehensive Guide for Individuals, Parents, and Families
Overview Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, behaviour, emotions, and executive functioning. ADHD is not a behavioural problem, nor is it caused by poor parenting, lack of motivation, or laziness. Instead, it reflects differences in brain development and neurochemical regulation, particularly in systems involved in attention, reward, and impulse control. ADHD can occur in childhood,
Dave Cleverly
Mar 275 min read


Understanding the Complex Web of Anxiety Causes and Symptoms
Anxiety is a natural response designed to keep us safe. It alerts us to danger and prepares our body to react. Yet, when anxiety becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can disrupt daily life, relationships, and work. Anxiety disorders rank among the most common mental health challenges worldwide, affecting people of all ages. The good news is that with the right support and strategies, anxiety can be managed effectively. This post explores the many causes of anxiety and the w
Dave Cleverly
Jan 204 min read


Robin Williams’ Death: Why It Was Not “Just Depression”
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia and Its Psychological Impact For years after Robin Williams’ death in 2014, the public narrative centered on a familiar and tragic explanation: depression . While depression was indeed part of his experience, medical evidence now makes clear that this explanation is dangerously incomplete. Robin Williams was suffering from diffuse Lewy body dementia , a progressive, fatal neurological disease that was only discovered through brain autopsy afte
Dave Cleverly
Jan 93 min read
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