Psychiatric disorders explain increased risk for self-harm in autism spectrum disorders

(University of Turku) A population-based study revealed reasons behind elevated suicide risk, attempted suicides, and other self-harm, which require special health care, among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Comorbid disorders, especially non-affective psychoses and affective and anxiety disorders, explained the risk.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news