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September 17, 2025Open Access

Disproportionate Mental Health Risks in Autistic Females: A Rapid Review with Quantitative and Narrative Syntheses

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ALAdeline LacroixCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthCTChih-Chen TzangAaron Diamond AIDS Research CenterJYJiakun YuCentre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Implication

Rapid review shows higher prevalence of mental health issues in autistic females, indicating the need for tailored support strategies.

Key Points

  • Autistic females experience higher prevalence rates of mental health conditions compared to males, including anxiety and mood disorders.
  • The review screened over 8,420 records, resulting in 218 studies regarding mental health in autistic females.
  • Quantitative synthesis revealed significant differences in mental health between sexes, emphasizing the role of biological and social mechanisms.
  • Understanding specific profiles and contributing factors is crucial for developing effective support strategies for autistic females.

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Lacroix et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e6a31b076d99fa5f1d4https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.12.25335643
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