"The best way we can stop suicides is by making lives worth living": a mixed-methods survey in the UK of perspectives on suicide prevention from the autism community

Key Points

• Enhanced well-being can lead to lower suicide rates in the autism community, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments.
• In-depth interviews and survey responses from diverse participants revealed key insights about mental health interventions.
• This mixed-methods approach highlights qualitative and quantitative data, giving a richer understanding of autism perspectives.
• The findings may promote targeted strategies for suicide prevention, focusing more on well-being and fulfillment.