Description
Book SynopsisNow in its 5th edition, Mental Health in Intellectual Disabilities continues to address the need for a handbook which, while well-grounded in research and latest clinical practice, is essentially non-academic and accessible for staff occupying many roles. For example support workers and managers in learning disability service settings, GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, community learning disability teams and other professionals who may find themselves supporting a person with an intellectual disability from time to time, as well as students of mental health and intellectual disability. The new edition represents a complete revision and updating, aiming to address key knowledge requirements and concerns of people working in the field and provide opportunities for reflection and continuing professional development. The content is illustrated by case studies to help the reader explore how best to address mental health issues in practice.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Legislation and policy Assessment Dementia and old age Psychosis Mood disorders Anxiety disorders Autism and mental health ADHD Genetic syndromes Epilepsy and neuropsychiatric syndromes Offending behaviours and risk assessment Relationship between mental health and challenging behaviours Challenging behaviours Personality disorder and deliberate self-harm Psychological interventions Life events and abuse Medication Capacity and consent The Mental Health Act and DoLS
