Meeting the mental health needs of a young person with an intellectual disability: a case study.

Young people with intellectual disabilities are at greater risk of developing mental health issues. However, their mental health needs are often not recognised and therefore remain untreated. This article discusses a case study concerning a young man with a mild intellectual disability and co-existi...

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Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 36 - 44
Main Authors: Sutton, Paul, Kupara, Dorothy
Format: case study Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) 2/3/2022
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          Sutton, Paul
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          Intellectual Disability Therapy
          Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy
          Patient Attitudes Evaluation
          Life Experiences Evaluation
          Support, Psychosocial
          Health Services Accessibility
          Community Mental Health Services
          Young Adult
          Male
          Professional-Patient Relations
          Transitional Care
          Transition to Adulthood
          Psychological Tests
          Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Diagnosis
          Intellectual Disability Diagnosis
          Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Drug Therapy
          Antidepressive Agents Therapeutic Use
          Psychosocial Intervention
          Cognitive Therapy
          Needs Assessment
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      ab: Young people with intellectual disabilities are at greater risk of developing mental health issues. However, their mental health needs are often not recognised and therefore remain untreated. This article discusses a case study concerning a young man with a mild intellectual disability and co-existing obsessive-compulsive disorder, which was first identified in adolescence. It describes his experience of accessing appropriate services and interventions, and details the care and support that he received from community-based services, which enabled him to continue living with his family. The case study reveals various issues that are relevant to other young people in similar situations, as well as for service providers and professionals, including intellectual disability nurses.
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