Exploring the Mental Health of People with Autism
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2024 | Viewed by 155
Special Issue Editors
Interests: psychopathology; transdiagnosis; dimensional classification; comorbidity; autism
Interests: autism; intellectual disabilities; challenging behaviors; comorbidity; transdiagnosis
Interests: autism; internalizing disorders; adulthood; intellectual disabilities; transdiagnosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue seeks to shed light on the complexities of mental health in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a platform for the presentation of innovative research and novel perspectives.
The included articles (revision of literature, empirical, meta-analyses) will tackle various dimensions of mental health and comorbidity (anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, challenging behaviors) in the context of autism, ranging from the identification and evaluation of common issues across different life stages to effective interventions and specialized care models. The aim is to offer insight and updates across the spectrum, making it interesting to encompass different realities, from individuals with ASD and intellectual disabilities to those with high abilities and even the broad autism phenotype.
The intersections between mental health and other aspects of the lives of individuals with autism are explored, such as the quality of life, social inclusion and family experiences in the diverse realities of people with ASD. The importance of inclusive and culturally sensitive approaches to understand and address mental health in this population is emphasized. This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, healthcare professionals and educators, providing valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance the quality of life and emotional well-being of individuals with autism.
Dr. Domingo Garcia-Villamisar
Guest Editor
Dr. María Álvarez-Couto
Dr. Gema Pilar Saez Suanes
Guest Editor Assistants
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- mental health
- autism
- internalizing psychopathology
- externalizing psychopathology
- comorbidity
