Can you be diagnosed with both ADHD and autism?

Yes. Since the DSM-5 was published in 2013, clinicians have been able to diagnose ADHD and autism in the same person. Before this, guidelines prevented a dual diagnosis, so many older assessments may not reflect the full picture.

AuDHD is a commonly used term for the co-occurrence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism in the same individual. It's not a formal clinical diagnosis in itself, but a way of describing this specific combination of neurodivergent traits.

Is AuDHD more common than people realise?

Yes. Research suggests that between 50 and 70 per cent of autistic people also meet the criteria for ADHD, making co-occurrence far more common than the historical 'one or the other' model suggested.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to get support?

Not necessarily. Many neurodiversity-affirming therapists, including our team, can work with you based on your experiences and goals even before or without a completed diagnostic assessment.

WorkCover Mental Health Support in Victoria

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3 Oct

Written By Mind Over Matters

Looking for WorkCover counselling in Swan Hill, a WorkCover psychologist in Swan Hill, or a WorkCover mental health social worker in Victoria?

Mind Over Matters provides professional mental health support for eligible Victorian workers experiencing psychological difficulties associated with workplace injury, trauma and other work-related circumstances.

Based in Swan Hill, Victoria, Mind Over Matters provides face-to-face appointments locally and telehealth appointments for eligible clients across Victoria.

WorkCover counselling in Swan Hill

A workplace injury can affect much more than your physical health.

Workers may experience anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, sleep difficulties, reduced confidence, emotional overwhelm, difficulty concentrating or concerns about returning to work.

WorkCover treatment in Swan Hill can provide a confidential space to understand what is happening and develop practical strategies for recovery.

At Mind Over Matters, support may include:

anxiety and stress management
trauma-informed therapy
adjustment following workplace injury
confidence and return-to-work support
emotional regulation
sleep and routine difficulties
relationship and communication difficulties
executive functioning and concentration
coping with workplace change
practical strategies for managing recovery.

Looking for a WorkCover psychologist in Swan Hill?

People searching for a WorkCover psychologist in Swan Hill may not realise that Victorian workers can also access treatment from other appropriately recognised mental health professionals, including Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSWs), where the relevant WorkSafe requirements are met.

An AMHSW is not a psychologist. Mental Health Social Workers are a distinct profession with specialist mental health training and a focus on the relationship between mental health, relationships, work, family, environment and everyday functioning.

Mind Over Matters' AMHSW services may be appropriate for workers seeking a practical, person-centred approach to recovery following workplace injury.

WorkCover mental health social worker Victoria

Mind Over Matters provides WorkCover mental health social work in Victoria, including telehealth appointments for eligible workers who may not have easy access to a suitable practitioner locally.

This can be particularly useful for people living in regional and rural Victoria, where specialist mental health services may be more difficult to access.

Our approach considers the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms. Treatment may consider your workplace, relationships, family responsibilities, previous experiences, neurodivergence, daily functioning and the practical challenges associated with recovery.

Mental health support after a workplace injury

A psychological injury can develop following a specific workplace incident or as part of a more complex period of workplace stress and change.

Everyone's experience is different.

Treatment may involve understanding the effects of trauma, developing emotional regulation strategies, rebuilding confidence, improving everyday functioning and preparing for a sustainable return to work where this forms part of the person's recovery plan.

The aim isn't simply to tell you to "cope better".

It is about understanding what is happening and identifying practical strategies that can support recovery.

Victoria Police WorkCover mental health support

Mind Over Matters also provides WorkCover mental health support for eligible Victoria Police members, including members accessing support through the Blue Hub pilot program. Support may be relevant to work-related trauma, anxiety, stress, adjustment, sleep difficulties, emotional regulation and return-to-work challenges.

If you are a Victoria Police member with a WorkCover mental health claim or participating in the Blue Hub pilot program, contact Mind Over Matters to discuss whether our services may be suitable and what referral requirements apply.

How to access WorkCover mental health treatment

WorkSafe Victoria has specific requirements relating to treatment, referrals and eligibility under the Victorian workers compensation scheme.

If you are considering treatment through WorkCover, speak with your treating medical practitioner about a referral and contact your WorkSafe agent regarding your individual claim.

Mind Over Matters can discuss your circumstances and explain the information we need before commencing treatment.

You don't need to work everything out before asking for support.

If you're looking for WorkCover counselling in Swan Hill or a WorkCover mental health social worker in Victoria, contact Mind Over Matters to discuss your options.

Ready to take the next step? Book an appointment with Mind Over Matters today!

WorkCover treatment is subject to the requirements of the Victorian workers compensation scheme, including referral and eligibility requirements. WorkSafe Victoria determines whether treatment costs are payable under an individual claim. Current WorkSafe requirements and fees should be confirmed for your circumstances.

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