Research Library

We examined whether the conditional dependency architecture linking childhood trauma, dissociation, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and general psychological distress differs between individuals diagnosed with BPD and affective disorders.

This study investigated associations between childhood maltreatment and adult psychopathology, and indirect effects of mentalizing, anxious attachment style, and avoidant attachment style.

This paper presents two studies examining the psychometric properties and clinical relevance of the Hebrew version of the Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity Questionnaire (ETMCQ).

Depression rates are elevated in autistic and/or ADHD adolescents, but the reasons are unclear. We examine how responses after being upset at school—often pathologised as “emotional dysregulation”—are associated with mental health using the 20-item MERSI.

A sense of belonging supports pupils’ social acceptance and protects against harmful psychological outcomes. However, little research has considered autistic girls’ belonging experiences in mainstream schools or what needs to change to facilitate belonging.

Accounts of emotional dysregulation in autism and ADHD often rely on adult observations based on neurotypical notions of emotional responses, failing to account for neurodivergent people’s experiences and strategies for managing emotional burden, reducing distress and increasing resilience.

This article argues for neurodiversity-affirming, co-produced psychotherapy competence frameworks that are grounded in Autistic people’s lived experiences and prioritise safety, accessibility, collaboration, and harm prevention.

Accounts of emotional dysregulation in autism and ADHD often rely on adult observations based on neurotypical notions of emotional responding, failing to consider the upsetting experiences faced by neurodivergent people.

Social media has been linked to harms and benefits to users’ mental health and well-being, including Autistic people. However, little research exists on these links, and even less is known about Autistic people’s research priorities.