Data from the National Core Indicators and other research suggest that about one in three people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities has a mental illness diagnosis requiring ongoing treatment and support. Mental health problems experienced by people with I/DD are the same as those in the general population but the signs and symptoms may vary due to an individual’s intellectual abilities, communication skills and social situation. Common psychiatric disorders include mood, anxiety, psychotic, adjustment, and personality.
Guidelines for Understanding and Serving People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders
Edited by Celeste Putnam, M.S. Overview for practitioners on key support related issues and strategies for individuals with intellectual,…
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