We need to ask more nuanced questions about neurodivergence to prevent suicide.
Psychology Today
The article argues that suicide prevention systems must incorporate more nuanced questioning about neurodivergence, particularly autism, which is frequently overlooked in clinical protocols. It highlights how undiagnosed autistic individuals often face intense sensory overload and social exhaustion that can lead to misdiagnosis, substance abuse as a coping mechanism, and ultimately higher risks of suicidality and autistic burnout.
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