{"id":2326,"date":"2025-05-12T13:01:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/?p=2326"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:42:59","slug":"why-we-need-to-talk-about-disability-and-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/why-we-need-to-talk-about-disability-and-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Need to Talk About Disability and Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May 12th to 18th is Mental Health Awareness Week, and a time to shine a light on the importance of wellbeing, connection, and support. But while the world grows more open in talking about mental health, one group continues to be overlooked in the conversation: disabled people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the numbers speak for themselves&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disabled People are Far More Likely to Experience Poor Mental Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research consistently shows that people with disabilities &#8211; whether physical, learning, or neurodivergent &#8211; are more likely to experience mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the UK\u2019s Office for National Statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>43% of disabled adults report feeling lonely &#8220;often or always&#8221; vs just 5% of non-disabled adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 50% of disabled people experience symptoms of depression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autistic adults are 9 times more likely to die by suicide than non-autistic peers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not a small gap. That\u2019s a disparity, and it needs attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is this happening?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with a disability often means facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic pain or long-term health conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social exclusion and loneliness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discrimination, ableism, or misunderstanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barriers to education, employment, and accessible mental health services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in the financial stress, inaccessible environments, and the emotional labour of constantly advocating for yourself, and it\u2019s no wonder mental health takes a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For neurodivergent people especially (like autistic and ADHD individuals), mental health struggles often come from masking, lack of understanding, and misdiagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system isn&#8217;t built for us, but we can build for each other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing mental health support can be harder if you\u2019re disabled. From long waiting lists, and physical inaccessibility, to professionals who don&#8217;t understand your lived experience, it can feel like the system isn&#8217;t built for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But Here\u2019s the Good News: You\u2019re Not Alone.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Purpl, we\u2019re committed to creating spaces where disabled and neurodivergent people can talk openly, safely, and supportively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a member, you already have access to our private Facebook Group &#8211; a community full of people who get it. No judgement, no pressure, just shared understanding and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Deserve Support, Connection, and Joy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mental health matters just as much as anyone else\u2019s, and awareness weeks like this are the perfect time to demand better for our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talking about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocating for inclusive support services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connecting with others who understand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Mental Health Support Right Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go through this alone. Here are some brilliant UK-based resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Samaritans (24\/7): 116 123 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/samaritans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">samaritans.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SHOUT (Text Line): Text \u2018SHOUT\u2019 to 85258<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mind: 0300 123 3393 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mind.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mind.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Rights UK:&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/disabilityrightsuk.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disabilityrightsuk.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Autistic Society:&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/autism.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">autism.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NHS Urgent Mental Health Support: Find your local urgent helpline, or call 111.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Break the Silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental Health Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that disabled people deserve the same mental health support as everyone else, but we often face bigger barriers in getting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about it. Let\u2019s change it. And let\u2019s support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because mental health is a right, not a privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png\" alt=\"Profile image of Sammi wearing a beige beanie and smiling, next to text introducing her as Senior Marketing Manager at Purpl, an autistic advocate for disabled and neurodivergent people who champions accessibility, inclusion, and financial empowerment through community-driven storytelling.\" class=\"wp-image-2331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png 2268w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-1536x358.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-2048x478.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2268px) 100vw, 2268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sammi is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with POTS. 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