Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum.

Filled with strategies and advice, this empowering guide presents practical ways to improve the mental wellbeing of people on the Autism Spectrum. This helpful guide focusses on the specific difficulties that can arise for people on the autism spectrum who may also experience a mental illness. The b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Purkis, Jeanette
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Colección:Online access with DDA: Askews (Medicine)
Temas:
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autism.
Mental illness.
Comorbidity.
Mental health.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health
Mental Disorders
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Autistic Disorder
Multimorbidity
Comorbidity
Troubles du spectre de l'autisme.
Autisme.
Maladies mentales.
Comorbidité.
Santé mentale.
mental disorders.
mental health.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Diagnosis
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Self-harm
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Psychosis
  • Communication problems
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Family incidence of autism and mental illness
  • Strategies to aid sleep
  • The value of pets
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychotherapy
  • Medication
  • Crisis measures
  • Self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Resilience
  • Summary of strategies to maintain mental health
  • Resources.

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