Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities: Volume 8 Issue 5
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The role of prospective screening in the diagnosis of dementia in people with Down's syndrome
Hayley Starkey, Shelley Bevins, Simon BonellPeople with Down's syndrome are at increased risk of developing early onset Alzheimer's disease. It has been recommended that all adults with Down's syndrome receive baseline…
Exploring coping strategies of carers looking after people with intellectual disabilities and dementia
Bhathika D. Perera, Penny J. StandenCarers play a vital role in looking after people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Caring role can be stressful and challenging in nature. Carers use various coping strategies…
A review of risk factors associated with suicide in adults with intellectual disability
Emma Mollison, Eddie Chaplin, Lisa Underwood, Jane McCarthySuicide is one of the top three leading causes of death amongst those aged between 15 and 44 years; and tenth leading cause of death in the wider population. The base rates of…
The benefits of environmental change in a secure service for people with intellectual disabilities
Clive G. Long, Natalie Bell, Alison Carr, Lisa Cairns, Amanda Webb, Lesley CollinsThe purpose of this paper is to assess the behavioural and psychological effects on people with intellectual disabilities of transferring to an environment influenced by patient…
Prader-Willi syndrome and hyperphagia: an update
K. StanleyPrader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder characterised by excessive appetite and progressive obesity. The causes of hyperphagia are unknown and this has implications on…
Adult ADHD outcome audit based on NICE guidelines
Moshieve Febin EdwinAdult ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder. The current prevalence of ADHD in adults is around 1.9-4 per cent. The service for adults with ADHD based on NICE guideline…
Adapting to trauma: disengagement as a holding strategy
David Barton, Kath Ward, Hazel RoddamThe purpose of this paper is to draw upon a range of material to improve the understanding of disengagement with everyday life, by some individuals who have learning disabilities…
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2044-1282Renamed from:
Advances in Mental Health and Learning DisabilitiesOnline date, start – end:
2010Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Dr Ken Courtenay