Journal of Psychiatry

Autism and mental health: How different individuals are impacted

Joint Event on 13^th International Conference on Mental Health and Human Resilience Joint Event on 35^th International Congress on Vision Science and Eye

April 29-30, 2025 Webinar

Kerryn Burgoyne

KTalk, Australia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

Statement of the Problem: Women who suffer mental health issues, because of Autism Spectrum Disorder have a significant impact on their lives, especially if they’ve suffered trauma because of the bullying/discrimination/ cruel remarks and actions from other people. Autism can impact one's mental health in many ways (childlike behavior), social anxieties or overload. The impact of mental health can also be experienced when the person does not have a good quality of life for themselves (eg employment, independent living skills), or have support from family/friends/society). I will be discussing how my mental health was impacted, by not being able to gain successful employment for myself but also when I was previously employed in an organization, I’ll also be discussing some trauma experiences that I’ve had in my life, which has caused me significant pain and suffering but has shaped me the way I am now today! But also some strategies that I’ve developed for myself to assist the recovery and positivity to my overall mental health itself!

Biography :

Kerryn Burgoyne is a woman diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 30. She had no support when either in school or trying to gain successful employment for herself. She now runs her own business KTalk (https://ktalk.au) which started back in 2007. She is now a renowned international autism speaker at major conferences globally, as well as domestically in Australia. She is also the author of 6 self-help course books which have also been run successfully in the wider community. She is also proud to be part of this conference, as one of the Keynote Speakers that brings people together from all over the world.