Deceased
Kyle Horne
Demographics
19y, male
Date of death
2018-03-15
Finding date
2019-12-13
Cause of death
Hanging
AI-generated summary
Kyle Horne, a 19-year-old with high-functioning autism, died by hanging on 15 March 2018 following relationship breakdown. He presented to his GP on 8 March 2018 requesting a Mental Health Care Plan, citing relationship stress and depression, and was referred to a psychologist. On 13 March 2018, he presented again with his brother requesting a medical certificate for illness; the GP noted no psychological distress. On the day of death, after Ms Rippon declined to meet and couldn't answer his relationship questions, he became emotional. The coroner emphasised that young adults with autism have significantly elevated suicide risk (9 times higher than general population), often with comorbid depression, social difficulties, and poor interpersonal problem-solving. One-third of autism-related suicides involved relationship breakdown. The finding highlights need for improved GP and mental health practitioner education regarding suicide risk in ASD, particularly in context of relationship breakdown and social stressors.
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