The guide to good mental health on the autism spectrum /
Purkis, Jeanette, 1974-
The guide to good mental health on the autism spectrum / Jeanette Purkis, Dr Emma Goodhall, and Dr Jane Nugent ; forewords by Dr Wenn Lawson and Kirsty Dempster-Rivett. - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers c2016 - 271 pages ; ill. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Diagnosis -- Anxiety disorders -- Depression -- Self-harm -- Suicidal thoughts -- Psychosis -- Communication problems -- Stigma and discrimination -- Family incidence of autism and mental illness -- Strategies to aid sleep -- The value of pets -- Mindfulness -- Psychotherapy -- Medication -- Crisis measures -- Self-esteem and self-confidence -- Resilience -- Summary of strategies to maintain mental health -- Resources.
9781849056700 (alk. paper)
2015038780
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autism.
Mental illness.
Comorbidity.
Mental health.
RC553.A88 / .P85 2016
616.85/882
The guide to good mental health on the autism spectrum / Jeanette Purkis, Dr Emma Goodhall, and Dr Jane Nugent ; forewords by Dr Wenn Lawson and Kirsty Dempster-Rivett. - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers c2016 - 271 pages ; ill. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Diagnosis -- Anxiety disorders -- Depression -- Self-harm -- Suicidal thoughts -- Psychosis -- Communication problems -- Stigma and discrimination -- Family incidence of autism and mental illness -- Strategies to aid sleep -- The value of pets -- Mindfulness -- Psychotherapy -- Medication -- Crisis measures -- Self-esteem and self-confidence -- Resilience -- Summary of strategies to maintain mental health -- Resources.
9781849056700 (alk. paper)
2015038780
Autism spectrum disorders.
Autism.
Mental illness.
Comorbidity.
Mental health.
RC553.A88 / .P85 2016
616.85/882