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Mental health and autism are related as mental health serves as a key predictor of quality of life for autistic individuals [1], [2], and autism is categorized as a condition affecting cognition, emotion, and behavior within the broader context of mental health disorders [3].
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Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimMental health and sleep quality serve as predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood, according to a 2020 study by Lawson et al.
referenceLawson et al. (2020) investigated the cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood, specifically examining the role of mental health and sleep quality.
Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov 1 fact
claimMental health is defined as emotional, psychological, and social well-being, while mental health disorders are defined as conditions affecting cognition, emotion, and behavior, such as schizophrenia, depression, and autism.