An Introduction To Supporting The Mental Health Of People With Intellectual Disabilities

Download or read book An Introduction to Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities written by Eddie Chaplin and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide has been written for a range of support workers and professionals who may come into contact with people with intellectual disabilities. It aims to raise their awareness of mental health problems, the relationship between intellectual disability and mental health, and the vital support that they might be able to provide, both in promoting good mental health and in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities who have mental health issues. It uses common language to demystify mental health and illness in the lives of people with intellectual disability, and contains a number of case studies to illustrate a wide range of conditions and issues.