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April 10, 2026BJPsych BulletinOpen Access

Sex differences in mental health disorders among autistic men and women: retrospective service audit of a random cohort

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CCCharlotte CliffeHRHenrietta ReesHCHoward S. Childs

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Overview

Retrospective audit finds increased trauma-related mental illness risk among autistic individuals, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • The aim is to investigate the risk of mental health disorders related to trauma in autistic men and women.
  • Retrospective service audit conducted at a National Health Service diagnostic clinic.
  • Random cohort of autistic individuals analyzed for mental health disorders and trauma history.
  • Autistic individuals are at higher risk of experiencing trauma.
  • Increased trauma correlates with a higher risk of mental illness in autistic individuals.

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Cliffe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8940c6c1944d70ce04fa1https://doi.org/10.1192/bjb.2026.10217
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