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How Masking Can Affect Autistic People's Mental Health
Kamal, Leen
Kamal, Leen
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Masking presents challenging yet significant mental health issues, in which individuals with
autism blend their behaviors to meet societal expectations, is an act itself. This study used mixed
methods of quantitative data from psychological measures, such as the Generalized Anxiety
Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), with qualitative
information from interviews conducted on a mixed group of autistic adults. We wish to uncover
the correlations that exist between the frequency of masking and different mental health
outcomes, such as anxiety, depression, and isolation. This study is essential to gain information
on the complexes of autism with mental health to and improve toward transforming society into
one that embraces and supports neurodivergent people as well as creating a more inclusive
environment, and reducing the need for masking. Anticipated results have a huge potential to
help with future research as well as supporting the development of changes and accommodations
that support the well-being of individuals with autism.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International