Smashing Stigma: Mental Health, Neurodiversity & Kink (Handout+Slides)

Smashing Stigma: Mental Health, Neurodiversity & Kink

Stigma still shadows mental health and neurodivergence—even in communities that champion consent and inclusion. Devyn Stone, DEI consultant, producer of the THRIVE conference, and author of The Affirming Handbook, examines how frameworks like SSC, RACK, and the DSM have shaped perceptions of “safety” and “sanity” in kink. This lecture offers practical strategies to challenge bias, expand accessibility, and build more affirming, justice-centered spaces for all minds.

Content Notice: discussion includes mental health, neurodivergence, stigma, and systemic bias.