This study looked at how autistic masking affects mental health. It found that masking is linked to more trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from one's true self. The researchers argue that therapies and education should stop encouraging masking and instead support autistic people's natural ways of being.
Disclaimer: discusses trauma.
This study looked at how autistic masking affects mental health. It found that masking is linked to more trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from one's true self. The researchers argue that therapies and education should stop encouraging masking and instead support autistic people's natural ways of being.
Disclaimer: discusses trauma.
