autistic people ↔ depression

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Depression is frequently observed as a comorbidity in autistic individuals [1] and is specifically linked to the experience of loneliness within this population [2]. Furthermore, interventions focused on identifying personal strengths have been shown to decrease depression levels, which is relevant to the well-being of autistic people [3].

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Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Springer 3 facts

claimLoneliness in autistic individuals is associated with an increased risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation that can persist into adulthood, according to Mazurek (2014).

claimIdentifying one's own strengths is an intervention that has been shown to result in increased happiness and decreased depression, according to studies by Gander et al. (2013) and Seligman et al. (2005).

claimComorbidity with epilepsy, attention problems, anxiety, depression, sensory processing disorder, sleeping disorders, and feeding disorders is common in autistic individuals.