Understanding depression and thoughts of self-harm in autism: A potential mechanism involving loneliness

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 46; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Hedley, Darren, Uljarević, Mirko, Wilmot, Mathilda, Richdale, Amanda, Dissanayake, Cheryl
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2018
• Subjects: Adults; Autism spectrum disorder; Depression; Loneliness; Risk; Risk factors; Self-harm; Suicide; Self-harm; Loneliness; Depression; Risk; Adults; Suicide; Autism spectrum disorder; Risk factors

•This study examined mechanisms underpinning depression and thoughts of self-harm in Autism.•26% of participants met cut-off for depression, 21% reported thoughts of self-harm.•Loneliness acted on thoughts of self-harm indirectly through depression.•Highlights potential contribution of loneliness to...