Secondary effects of dialectical behaviour therapy on social functioning, quality of life, and autism traits in autistic adults with suicidality.

ABSTRACT: The effect of psychological treatment on social functioning, quality of life and autism traits in autistic people with suicidal behaviour remains largely unknown. At six Dutch mental health centres, 123 adult outpatients with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) diagnosed autism spectrum condition and suicidal behaviours were randomly assigned to dialectical behaviour therapy (n = 63) or treatment as usual (n = 60) to address their suicidal behaviours. This article analysed secondary outcomes on social functioning, quality of life and autism traits. Outcomes were compared at baseline, post-treatment at 6 months, and 12-month follow-up. At post-treatment, both social functioning (p < 0.001) and quality of life (p = 0.002) wer

SUBMITTER: Huntjens A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12038065 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature