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Suicide Risk and Prevention for Autistic Individuals: A Discussion with Lisa Morgan

Suicide Risk and Prevention for Autistic Individuals: A Discussion with Lisa Morgan

FromUniquely Human: The Podcast


Suicide Risk and Prevention for Autistic Individuals: A Discussion with Lisa Morgan

FromUniquely Human: The Podcast

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Autistic individuals are more likely to attempt suicide at rates alarmingly highly than in the non-autistic population. In this episode, Barry and Dave discuss critical issues regarding suicide and mental health with autistic professional, Lisa Morgan, based on her personal experiences and her professional mission to educate others around the risk factors and prevention. In particular, Lisa advocates for approaches that are based on the unique experiences of autistic people, she challenges approaches to prevent suicide that are not well adapted to autistic people, and she discusses the concept of a strength-based approach to suicide prevention.
Released:
Sep 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Uniquely Human: the Podcast expands the conversation on autism and neurodiversity by amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and thought leaders in providing insightful, cutting-edge and practical information about the autistic experience. Hosted by Barry Prizant and Dave Finch.