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'I did not think they could help me': UK-based autistic adults' reasons for not seeking public healthcare when experiencing suicidality (Updated September 5, 2025).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 30 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the barriers that autistic adults in the UK face when seeking help from the National Health Service (NHS) during suicidal crises. An online survey revealed that the most common reasons for not seeking help included self-coping, skepticism about the NHS's effectiveness, and long waiting lists. The analysis identified four key themes: perceptions of NHS ineffectiveness, feelings of antagonism towards the NHS, fear of consequences, and access barriers. The findings emphasize the need for more adaptable and trustworthy healthcare systems to encourage help-seeking behaviors among autistic individuals, which could potentially save lives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/09, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:188064049
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