Scrolling for answers: how reliable is mental health and neurodivergence-related information on social media?

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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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Can we reliably measure autistic burnout in adults?

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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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Autism and menstruation: scoping review reveals unmet healthcare needs

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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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Therapy through the lens of autism: what helps autistic adults feel safe and supported?

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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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Cast no shadow: how common are psychiatric conditions among people with intellectual disability?

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Shuichi Suetani and Melanie Johnston review new data on the prevalence of psychiatric conditions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. How can psychiatrists support person-centred care for those with intellectual disabilities?

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Global insights into youth mental health prevalence: challenges and future directions

While the use of a global dataset allows for cross-regional comparisons, there is limited data from low- and middle-income countries, alongside underrepresentation from high-risk groups.

Shuwen Su, a MSc Global Mental Health student from the University of Glasgow, summarises an epidemiological study that estimates the global prevalence and years lived with disability associated with mental health disorders and substance use disorders in young people aged 5-24 years old.

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“Life-changing”: adults receiving an autism diagnosis after BPD (mis)diagnosis

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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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Enhancing mental health care for autistic people: practical adaptations, ready to go

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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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Diagnostic overshadowing in PTSD and autism: what do we know about trauma in ASD?

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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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The diagnostic journey of autistic people: identity, relationships, adaptation and assimilation

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Jack Wainwright summarises a qualitative review which explores the impact of receiving a diagnosis of autism in adulthood.

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