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The role of anxiety and depression in suicidal thoughts for autistic and non-autistic people: A theory-driven network analysis.

Mirabel K PeltonHayley CrawfordKim BulAshley E RobertsonJon AdamsDerek de BeursJacqui RodgersSimon Baron-CohenSarah A Cassidy
Published in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2023)
Autistic people experience more life stressors than non-autistic people leading to reduced coping, low mood, and suicidal thoughts. Promoting belonging, reducing anxiety, and understanding the role of movement could inform suicide prevention for autistic people. Research should accurately capture autistic lived experience when modeling suicide to ensure suicide prevention meets autistic needs.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • network analysis
  • sleep quality
  • social support
  • physical activity