Harvard: About 70% of autistic people suffer from some form of anxiety, which can occur at any age. Anxiety disorders can include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobia-related disorders. Autistic people are four times more likely to experience depression during their lifetime than the general population.
Mirtazapine is used to treat various symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including anxiety, sleep disturbances, and irritability. It works by affecting multiple neurotransmitters and has sedative properties that can help with insomnia and anxiety.167 In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial, mirtazapine showed promising results in reducing anxiety in children and adolescents with ASD, although