Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviours in Autistic People

Suicide is frighteningly common in autistic people: around 1 in 3 will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will act on their suicidal thoughts.

Drawing on lived experience and a body of scientific research, Dr Rachel Moseley (Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University) will explore:

• How common is suicide in autistic people?
  

• Why are autistic people at such risk of suicide?
  

• Among the autistic community, who is especially vulnerable to suicide?
  

• What do suicidal thoughts and behaviours look like in autistic people; what are the 'red flags'?
  

• How do we change this narrative and prevent suicide in autistic people?

Slides, references and CPD certificates will be available to attendees along with a recording to watch again for up to 30 days afterwards.

About Dr Rachel Moseley

Dr Rachel Moseley completed her PhD in cognitive neuroscience at Cambridge University and is now a Principle Academic at Bournemouth University.

Rachel's researched is centred on autism and the challenges autistic people face during adulthood. One particular area of study is the issues around late-diagnosis, the burden of camouflaging and stigma, aging, and lifespan transition points such as menopause.

Rachel has a passion for increasing the acceptance of neurodivergent minds through public engagement, and improving life for autistic people through my consultancy work and engagement with policy-makers.

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