Traumatic Experiences, Psychological Distress and Suicide-Related Behaviors in Autistic Adults.

ABSTRACT: Autistic adults have increased risks of trauma, suicide, and poor mental health compared to non-autistic adults, with 1 in 4 autistic adults attempting suicide. We administered an anonymized, self-report survey to 424 autistic and 345 non-autistic adults through a convenience sampling framework. Binomial logistic regression models identified whether trauma and autism diagnosis were related to (i) self-harm, (ii) suicide attempts, (iii) suicide plans, (iv) a mental health condition that impacts daily life, and (v) substance use to cope. Heatmaps were generated to identify traumas that frequently co-occur with psychological distress and SRB. After accounting for trauma and demographic differences, autism remained a significant predictor of all outcomes, except whether individuals used substa

SUBMITTER: Chikaura TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853244 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature