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Two halves of the same whole: A framework to integrate autism and mental health services
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Cleary, M and West, S and McLean, L and Kornhaber, R and Hungerford, C, Two halves of the same whole: A framework to integrate autism and mental health services, Issues in Mental Health Nursing pp. 1-11. ISSN 0161-2840 (2022) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/01612840.2022.2126570
Abstract
Given the higher rates of co-occurring mental health issues experienced by autistic people, there is a pressing need to implement an effective framework that integrates autism services with appropriate mental health services. This paper discusses the impact of mental illness on the person with autism and their families, and the current challenges they face when accessing mental health support. A framework for service providers is proposed to support the mental health needs and preferences of autistic people. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of health professionals utilising mental health interventions appropriate for autistic people, including autism-specific suicide prevention and awareness programs.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | autism, mental health services |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Health services and systems |
| Research Field: | Mental health services |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Provision of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Mental health services |
| UTAS Author: | Cleary, M (Professor Michelle Cleary) |
| UTAS Author: | Kornhaber, R (Dr Rachel Kornhaber) |
| ID Code: | 154725 |
| Year Published: | 2022 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 2 |
| Deposited By: | Nursing |
| Deposited On: | 2022-12-29 |
| Last Modified: | 2023-03-20 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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