Disabilityscoop iconDisabilityscoopSep 8, 2026

Neurodivergent Kids Face Special Mental Health Risks. New Initiative Seeks Ways To Protect Them

While children with autism or ADHD are more likely to experience depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions and to think about suicide, there is little guidance on effective interventions.

Neurodivergent Kids Face Special Mental Health Risks. New Initiative Seeks Ways To Protect Them

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While children with autism or ADHD are more likely to experience depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions and to think about suicide, there is little guidance on effective interventions.

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