The relationships between anxiety, psychotic-like experiences and autism: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research has suggested that anxiety may be responsible for the elevated levels of psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) seen in Autism. However, there has been no previous systematic review examining this relationship.

Method

We conducted three separate searches of PubMed and Ovid (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Global Health and EMBASE) until 31st June 2024 for articles reporting on the association between anxiety, Autism and PLEs. A total of 54 articles were reviewed, including research exploring the links between anxiety and PLEs (28 studies), Autism and PLEs (12 studies), Autism and anxiety (14 systematic reviews and meta-analyses).

Results

Studies of Anxiety and PLEs: Thirteen reported a significant positive correlation, and ten studies indicated that individuals wi

SUBMITTER: Rowe M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554707 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature