The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum: Living Successfully with Autism and Mental Illness

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum: Living Successfully with Autism and Mental Illness

by Jeanette Purkis Author, Emma Goodall Author and Jane Nugent Author

A resource for people with autism, particularly for those who also struggle with common mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

Included are tips for improving sleep and mindfulness as well as analysis of common approaches to self-help, like support animals, medication, and therapy. There are personal narratives from folks on the spectrum and who have experienced mental health issues, and the authors draw on their own lived experience to provide insight and help to others with similar experiences.

A helpful list of further resources and support is included in the book.