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Transforming care in England
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 1-2, February 2019. (Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - February 8, 2019 Category: Disability Source Type: research

“We can feel good”: evaluation of an adapted DBT informed skills programme in medium security
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 12, Issue 5/6, Page 184-194, November 2018. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a routine evaluation of clinical effectiveness of an adapted DBT informed skills programme ( “I Can Feel Good”; Ingamells and Morrissey, 2014), run on both male and female intellectual disability wards of a medium security psychiatric hospital. Design/methodology/approach A pre–post evaluation study of routine clinical practice was undertaken utilising staff report scales collected as the primary source of evaluation. Findings Findings show a positive shift rega...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - November 7, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Comparing psychopathology rates across autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 12, Issue 5/6, Page 163-172, November 2018. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the rates and patterns of comorbid anxiety, depression and ADHD across people with: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) plus intellectual disability (ID), ASD/no ID (AS/HFA) and ID only. Design/methodology/approach Data were obtained using structured file review and two psychometric screening instruments. File reviews used a modified version of the Case Review Protocol from the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for Use with Adults with Learning Disabilities. Scr...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - November 7, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Significant therapy events with clients with intellectual disabilities
This study highlights the need for therapists to wo rk in such a way as to facilitate significant events in therapy. Whilst this study was a necessary first step, owing to the non-existence of research in this area, the sample size and qualitative design may limit any wider generalisation of the findings. Originality/value Significant events have n ot previously been explored in psychotherapy with clients with IDs. This research could therefore make an important contribution to our understanding of the process of psychotherapy for this client group. (Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - November 1, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Special edition: mental health and intellectual disabilities in Europe
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 12, Issue 3/4, Page 89-90, July 2018. (Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities)
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - October 31, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

The health and social care of people with disabilities in Germany
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities,Volume 12, Issue 3/4, Page 99-104, July 2018. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present information on the health care system in Germany with the focus on mental health care in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Design/methodology/approach The paper is descriptive providing an overview of the general structure of the German health care system with historical and economic background. The paper also provides further information on the general social and health care in Germany for people with ID and medical education in the field of ID is used. Findings...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - October 26, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

The health and social care of people with disabilities in Germany
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present information on the health care system in Germany with the focus on mental health care in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Design/methodology/approach The paper is descriptive providing an overview of the general structure of the German health care system with historical and economic background. The paper also provides further information on the general social and health care in Germany for people with ID and medical education in the field of ID is used. Findings There is a highly developed ...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - October 26, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Mental health services for people with intellectual disability in the United Kingdom
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print. Purpose Services for people with intellectual disabilities in the UK have evolved over the years from hospital-based care to more community provision. There are multiple reasons for these changes, however, often it was due to changes in social policy or following a scandal in provision. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Providing services to meet the health and social care needs of people with intellectual disabilities is well-established in the four countries of the UK with support from legislation. There are often...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - October 2, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Ensuring a personalised approach
Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline how personal health budgets and a universal, integrated model of support, can positively transform the way in which individuals with a learning disability experience their health and support needs. Design/methodology/approach The review recognises that Integrated Personal Commissioning, as a policy approach, provides the framework to offer personalised care, and enables people to live an independent, happy, healthy and meaningful life. Findings Evidence suggests that a personalised and integrated appr...
Source: Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities - October 2, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research