47. Exploring the Link between Joint Hypermobility and Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD

In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, Dr. Jessica Eccles, a senior clinical lecturer and psychiatrist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, discusses the intersection of joint hypermobility, neurodivergence, and related medical symptoms. Neurodivergency is notably more prevalent among those with hypermobility, with anxiety being a common comorbidity. Dr. Eccles delves into her research linking joint hypermobility to neurodivergence, dysautonomia, and chronic pain, highlighting the importance of recognizing these connections within the medical community to improve symptom management. She also introduces the ADAPT program, which targets anxiety reduction through a brain-body approach and shares her aspirations for continuing research to further unwrap the complex interactions between hypermobility, the autonomic nervous system, and neurodivergency.