Asperger's syndrome and mental health

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Barber, C. (2018). Asperger's syndrome and mental health. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 7(2), 70-74. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2018.7.2.70

Publication date: 2 Mar 2018 Added to AutiHub: 7 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Christopher Barber *

Abstract

Asperger's syndrome is an aspect of autism and, although not a mental health condition in itself, is often linked to mental health as those on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger's, often experience mental health issues and are likely to be at increased risk of developing such health issues. This article seeks to explain what autism and Asperger's syndrome are and explore its links to a variety of mental health issues, along with forms of nursing management.

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13
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10
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3
0 / 13 (0.0%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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3 / 13 (23.1%)
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10 / 13 (76.9%)
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3
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1 / 32 (3.1%) names are linked to an author already present in AutiHub. 31 / 32 (96.9%) names are not yet linked.
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