An Introduction to Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals, Support Staff and Families

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This introductory guide uses common language in order to demystify mental health and illness in the lives of people with intellectual disability. The varied content contains a numb er of case studies illustrating common mental health problems, and explains how people with intellectual disabilities can be supported to protect their mental well-being. It provides guidance on treating a person with intellectual disability for a mental health problem, adaptations to treatment that may have to be made, and how best to find the right services for an individual with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems. Show more