A new systematic review finds that mental health and neurodivergence-related misinformation is highest on TikTok, but quality varies widely across all platforms.
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Psychiatric disorders share genetic variants that cluster into five main factors. Understanding shared biology could improve treatment, but more diverse genetic data urgently needed.
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Interviews with 80 parents found deep joy and fulfilment in parenting autistic children, with acceptance, flexibility and understanding unique communication styles key to connection.
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Study of 379 autistic adults found the Autistic Burnout Measure performed well, but strong correlations with existing tools raise questions about its added value over general burnout measures.
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This review found autistic individuals face increased mood changes, sensory overload and menstrual disorders during menstruation, but encounter barriers accessing appropriate care.
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What makes therapy feel safe and effective for autistic adults? This new qualitative study sheds light on the adjustments that matter most.
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KCL MSc student Yi Ye reflects on a study evaluating the adaptation of low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy for autistic adults in NHS Talking Therapies.
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Amanda Sabo reviews a study on experiences of stigma, misdiagnosis, care and advocacy, for autistic adults previously diagnosed with borderline personality disorder – and identifies the need for diagnostic training for mental healthcare providers.
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UCL Masters students explore how mental healthcare can be better tailored for autistic people, highlighting practical strategies from a recent review that services can put into action now.
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Sofiia Karnatska blogs on a systematic review of PTSD in autistic individuals, which provides some useful insights about effective assessment and treatment of PTSD in autism.
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