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19 June, 2018
A report by Bob Buckley of Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia cites high levels of mental health issues among people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. His research found that 70% of those surveyed had experienced at least one episode of major depression, and 50% had suffered from recurrent depressive episodes. Anxiety disorders were seen in about 50%. He concluded that young adults with autism spectrum disorders are at high risk for mood and anxiety disorders.
http://www.a4.org.au/sites/default/files/20120104%20Mental%20Health%20Report.pdf
Developing insight into our own uniqueness, particularly if we have a diagnosis of ASD or even if we just suspect that this may be a factor in who we are, can be useful.
There are many misconceptions about the emotional aptitude, social skills, self-knowledge and the desire to fit in of persons with Asperger’s Syndrome. Paul Micallef writes a blog which explodes many of these myths, and gives factual information based on his own lived experience, to help others who may have Asperger’s Syndrome:
https://aspergersfromtheinside.com/about/
Paul has also made many Youtube clips to explain his difficulties and how he overcomes them. Here are a couple of examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCKLj3fEDVU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs63f-uFIc0
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
