Autism & the Jeffrey Epstein News: Protecting Your Mental Health

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Recent media coverage around Jeffrey Epstein has resurfaced distressing themes that can feel overwhelming, especially for autistic people who experience deep processing, heightened empathy, strong justice sensitivity, or difficulty “switching off” from intrusive thoughts.

In this video, we explore why news cycles like this can have a disproportionate impact on autistic mental health — and, more importantly, how to protect yourself.

You’ll learn:
🧠 Why autistic nervous systems may process disturbing news more intensely
⚖️ The role of justice sensitivity and moral distress
🔁 How rumination and hyperfocus can make headlines hard to disengage from
📵 Practical strategies for setting media boundaries
🌱 Grounding and regulation tools to reduce overwhelm

This isn’t about ignoring the world or dismissing serious issues. It’s about recognising your limits and protecting your nervous system. Being informed should not come at the cost of your wellbeing.

If you’ve felt anxious, angry, preoccupied, or emotionally flooded by the coverage — you’re not “too sensitive.” Your brain may simply process intensity differently.

Take what helps, leave what doesn’t, and remember: you’re allowed to curate what you consume.

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