Mental health disorders and suicide risk among autistic children, adolescents and adults: a population-based study using linked administrative data

BACKGROUND: Autistic people face elevated mental health risks, yet few population-based studies have quantified these risks across developmental stages. We examined the prevalence and relative risk of physician-diagnosed mental health disorders and suicide attempts among autistic individuals in the province of Manitoba, Canada, using linked administrative health data.

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